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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.38, 1,491.42 and 344.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.38, 1,491.42 and 344.98 is: 517.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.38 : 1,491.42 = 344.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.38/1,491.42 = 344.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.38x = 1,491.42 × 344.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.38x = 514,510.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,510.07/994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.42

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