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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.51, 1,492.01 and 345.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.51, 1,492.01 and 345.25 is: 517.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.51 : 1,492.01 = 345.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.51/1,492.01 = 345.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.51x = 1,492.01 × 345.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.51x = 515,107.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,107.27/994.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.95

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