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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.39, 1,488.43 and 342.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.39, 1,488.43 and 342.97 is: 514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.39 : 1,488.43 = 342.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.39/1,488.43 = 342.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.39x = 1,488.43 × 342.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.39x = 510,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,485.12/992.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.40

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