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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.95, 1,495.66 and 338.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.95, 1,495.66 and 338.87 is: 508.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.95 : 1,495.66 = 338.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.95/1,495.66 = 338.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.95x = 1,495.66 × 338.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.95x = 506,826.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,826.83/996.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.38

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