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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.88, 1,488.38 and 343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.88, 1,488.38 and 343.46 is: 514.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.88 : 1,488.38 = 343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.88/1,488.38 = 343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.88x = 1,488.38 × 343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.88x = 511,198.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,198.99/992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.86

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