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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.54, 1,487.32 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.54, 1,487.32 and 334.16 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.54 : 1,487.32 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.54/1,487.32 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.54x = 1,487.32 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.54x = 497,000.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,000.16/991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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