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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.15, 1,491.33 and 336.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.15, 1,491.33 and 336.00 is: 504.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.15 : 1,491.33 = 336.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.15/1,491.33 = 336.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.15x = 1,491.33 × 336.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.15x = 501,091.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,091.84/994.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.04

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