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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.12, 1,488.24 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.12, 1,488.24 and 342.90 is: 514.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.12 : 1,488.24 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.12/1,488.24 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.12x = 1,488.24 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.12x = 510,317.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,317.50/992.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.37

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