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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.17, 1,491.41 and 344.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.17, 1,491.41 and 344.75 is: 517.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.17 : 1,491.41 = 344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.17/1,491.41 = 344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.17x = 1,491.41 × 344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.17x = 514,161.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,161.87/994.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.18

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