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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.37, 1,488.54 and 343.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.37, 1,488.54 and 343.11 is: 514.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.37 : 1,488.54 = 343.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.37/1,488.54 = 343.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.37x = 1,488.54 × 343.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.37x = 510,732.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,732.96/992.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.66

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