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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.31, 1,491.41 and 377.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.31, 1,491.41 and 377.96 is: 566.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.31 : 1,491.41 = 377.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.31/1,491.41 = 377.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.31x = 1,491.41 × 377.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.31x = 563,693.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,693.32/994.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.92

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