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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.41, 1,491.09 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.41, 1,491.09 and 336.06 is: 503.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.41 : 1,491.09 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.41/1,491.09 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.41x = 1,491.09 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.41x = 501,095.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,095.71/994.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.91

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