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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.69, 1,490.94 and 378.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.69, 1,490.94 and 378.01 is: 566.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.69 : 1,490.94 = 378.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.69/1,490.94 = 378.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.69x = 1,490.94 × 378.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.69x = 563,590.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,590.23/994.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.60

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