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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.87, 1,494.95 and 338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.87, 1,494.95 and 338.64 is: 507.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.87 : 1,494.95 = 338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.87/1,494.95 = 338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.87x = 1,494.95 × 338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.87x = 506,248.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,248.17/996.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.84

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