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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.03, 1,491.35 and 344.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.03, 1,491.35 and 344.81 is: 517.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.03 : 1,491.35 = 344.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.03/1,491.35 = 344.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.03x = 1,491.35 × 344.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.03x = 514,234.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,234.40/994.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.32

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