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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.19, 1,491.07 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.19, 1,491.07 and 377.68 is: 566.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.19 : 1,491.07 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.19/1,491.07 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.19x = 1,491.07 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.19x = 563,147.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,147.32/994.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.44

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