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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.36, 1,488.34 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.36, 1,488.34 and 334.16 is: 501.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.36 : 1,488.34 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.36/1,488.34 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.36x = 1,488.34 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.36x = 497,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,343.69/992.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.17

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