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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.30, 1,488.44 and 343.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.30, 1,488.44 and 343.03 is: 514.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.30 : 1,488.44 = 343.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.30/1,488.44 = 343.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.30x = 1,488.44 × 343.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.30x = 510,576.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,576.71/992.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.54

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