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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.73, 1,491.59 and 369.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.73, 1,491.59 and 369.99 is: 554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.73 : 1,491.59 = 369.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.73/1,491.59 = 369.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.73x = 1,491.59 × 369.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.73x = 551,874.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,874.31/994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.80

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