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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.24, 1,491.38 and 344.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.24, 1,491.38 and 344.99 is: 517.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.24 : 1,491.38 = 344.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.24/1,491.38 = 344.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.24x = 1,491.38 × 344.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.24x = 514,511.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,511.19/994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.49

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