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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.35, 1,490.19 and 377.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.35, 1,490.19 and 377.33 is: 565.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.35 : 1,490.19 = 377.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.35/1,490.19 = 377.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.35x = 1,490.19 × 377.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.35x = 562,293.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,293.39/994.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.49

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