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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.66, 1,488.72 and 367.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.66, 1,488.72 and 367.88 is: 551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.66 : 1,488.72 = 367.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.66/1,488.72 = 367.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.66x = 1,488.72 × 367.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.66x = 547,670.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,670.31/992.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.72

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