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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.30, 1,491.66 and 377.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.30, 1,491.66 and 377.89 is: 566.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.30 : 1,491.66 = 377.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.30/1,491.66 = 377.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.30x = 1,491.66 × 377.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.30x = 563,679.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,679.67/994.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.91

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