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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.43, 1,491.10 and 336.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.43, 1,491.10 and 336.08 is: 503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.43 : 1,491.10 = 336.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.43/1,491.10 = 336.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.43x = 1,491.10 × 336.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.43x = 501,128.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,128.89/994.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.94

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