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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.02, 1,488 and 342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.02, 1,488 and 342.74 is: 514.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.02 : 1,488 = 342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.02/1,488 = 342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.02x = 1,488 × 342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.02x = 509,997.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,997.12/992.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.10

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