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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.38, 1,491.78 and 345.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.38, 1,491.78 and 345.09 is: 517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.38 : 1,491.78 = 345.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.38/1,491.78 = 345.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.38x = 1,491.78 × 345.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.38x = 514,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,805.25/994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.72

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