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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.16, 1,488.38 and 342.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.16, 1,488.38 and 342.95 is: 514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.16 : 1,488.38 = 342.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.16/1,488.38 = 342.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.16x = 1,488.38 × 342.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.16x = 510,430.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,430.76/992.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.46

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