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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.37, 1,491.81 and 378.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.37, 1,491.81 and 378.08 is: 567.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.37 : 1,491.81 = 378.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.37/1,491.81 = 378.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.37x = 1,491.81 × 378.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.37x = 564,023.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,023.52/994.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.22

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