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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.98, 1,495.13 and 380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.98, 1,495.13 and 380.36 is: 570.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.98 : 1,495.13 = 380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.98/1,495.13 = 380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.98x = 1,495.13 × 380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.98x = 568,689.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,689.48/996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.41

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