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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.25, 1,487.47 and 342.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.25, 1,487.47 and 342.53 is: 513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.25 : 1,487.47 = 342.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.25/1,487.47 = 342.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.25x = 1,487.47 × 342.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.25x = 509,503.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,503.10/992.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.48

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