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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.33, 1,488.64 and 342.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.33, 1,488.64 and 342.91 is: 514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.33 : 1,488.64 = 342.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.33/1,488.64 = 342.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.33x = 1,488.64 × 342.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.33x = 510,469.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,469.54/992.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.42

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