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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.19, 1,491.32 and 377.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.19, 1,491.32 and 377.78 is: 566.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.19 : 1,491.32 = 377.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.19/1,491.32 = 377.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.19x = 1,491.32 × 377.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.19x = 563,381.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,381.52/994.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.68

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