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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.39, 1,491.08 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.39, 1,491.08 and 336.04 is: 503.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.39 : 1,491.08 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.39/1,491.08 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.39x = 1,491.08 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.39x = 501,062.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,062.52/994.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.89

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