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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.59, 1,492.15 and 345.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.59, 1,492.15 and 345.32 is: 518.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.59 : 1,492.15 = 345.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.59/1,492.15 = 345.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.59x = 1,492.15 × 345.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.59x = 515,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,269.24/994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.07

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