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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.05, 1,490.13 and 377.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.05, 1,490.13 and 377.37 is: 565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.05 : 1,490.13 = 377.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.05/1,490.13 = 377.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.05x = 1,490.13 × 377.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.05x = 562,330.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,330.36/994.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.70

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