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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.25, 1,491.62 and 377.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.25, 1,491.62 and 377.93 is: 566.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.25 : 1,491.62 = 377.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.25/1,491.62 = 377.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.25x = 1,491.62 × 377.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.25x = 563,718.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,718.60/994.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.98

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