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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.24, 1,492.04 and 344.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.24, 1,492.04 and 344.97 is: 517.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.24 : 1,492.04 = 344.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.24/1,492.04 = 344.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.24x = 1,492.04 × 344.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.24x = 514,709.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,709.04/994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.69

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