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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.62, 1,492.08 and 336.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.62, 1,492.08 and 336.30 is: 504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.62 : 1,492.08 = 336.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.62/1,492.08 = 336.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.62x = 1,492.08 × 336.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.62x = 501,786.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,786.50/994.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.50

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