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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994, 1,489.86 and 344.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994, 1,489.86 and 344.20 is: 515.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994 : 1,489.86 = 344.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994/1,489.86 = 344.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994x = 1,489.86 × 344.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994x = 512,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,809.81/994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.91

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