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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.88, 1,488.94 and 343.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.88, 1,488.94 and 343.44 is: 515.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.88 : 1,488.94 = 343.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.88/1,488.94 = 343.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.88x = 1,488.94 × 343.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.88x = 511,361.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,361.55/992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.03

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