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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.63, 1,491.94 and 378.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.63, 1,491.94 and 378.17 is: 567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.63 : 1,491.94 = 378.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.63/1,491.94 = 378.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.63x = 1,491.94 × 378.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.63x = 564,206.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,206.62/994.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.25

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