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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.75, 1,492.13 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.75, 1,492.13 and 336.50 is: 504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.75 : 1,492.13 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.75/1,492.13 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.75x = 1,492.13 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.75x = 502,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,101.75/994.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.75

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