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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.60, 1,492.34 and 345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.60, 1,492.34 and 345.80 is: 518.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.60 : 1,492.34 = 345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.60/1,492.34 = 345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.60x = 1,492.34 × 345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.60x = 516,051.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,051.17/994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.85

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