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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.32, 1,491.51 and 344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.32, 1,491.51 and 344.82 is: 517.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.32 : 1,491.51 = 344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.32/1,491.51 = 344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.32x = 1,491.51 × 344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.32x = 514,302.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,302.48/994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.24

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