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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.36, 1,491.34 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.36, 1,491.34 and 336.16 is: 504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.36 : 1,491.34 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.36/1,491.34 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.36x = 1,491.34 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.36x = 501,328.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,328.85/994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.17

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