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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.65, 1,492.02 and 345.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.65, 1,492.02 and 345.39 is: 518.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.65 : 1,492.02 = 345.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.65/1,492.02 = 345.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.65x = 1,492.02 × 345.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.65x = 515,328.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,328.79/994.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.10

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