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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.92, 1,495.81 and 380.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.92, 1,495.81 and 380.81 is: 571.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.92 : 1,495.81 = 380.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.92/1,495.81 = 380.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.92x = 1,495.81 × 380.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.92x = 569,619.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,619.41/996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.38

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