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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.74, 1,492.16 and 336.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.74, 1,492.16 and 336.65 is: 504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.74 : 1,492.16 = 336.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.74/1,492.16 = 336.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.74x = 1,492.16 × 336.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.74x = 502,326.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,326.52/994.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.98

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