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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.24, 1,491.61 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.24, 1,491.61 and 344.98 is: 517.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.24 : 1,491.61 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.24/1,491.61 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.24x = 1,491.61 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.24x = 514,575.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,575.62/994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.56

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