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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.94, 1,495.17 and 338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.94, 1,495.17 and 338.86 is: 508.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.94 : 1,495.17 = 338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.94/1,495.17 = 338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.94x = 1,495.17 × 338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.94x = 506,655.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,655.18/996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.21

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