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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.08, 1,491 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.08, 1,491 and 377.88 is: 566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.08 : 1,491 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.08/1,491 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.08x = 1,491 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.08x = 563,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,419.08/994.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.77

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