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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.38, 1,491.35 and 377.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.38, 1,491.35 and 377.87 is: 566.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.38 : 1,491.35 = 377.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.38/1,491.35 = 377.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.38x = 1,491.35 × 377.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.38x = 563,527.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,527.08/994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.71

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