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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.18, 1,488.36 and 342.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.18, 1,488.36 and 342.82 is: 514.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.18 : 1,488.36 = 342.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.18/1,488.36 = 342.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.18x = 1,488.36 × 342.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.18x = 510,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,239.58/992.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.26

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