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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.14, 1,491.36 and 344.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.14, 1,491.36 and 344.72 is: 517.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.14 : 1,491.36 = 344.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.14/1,491.36 = 344.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.14x = 1,491.36 × 344.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.14x = 514,094.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,094.16/994.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.12

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