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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.76, 1,492.28 and 378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.76, 1,492.28 and 378.44 is: 567.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.76 : 1,492.28 = 378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.76/1,492.28 = 378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.76x = 1,492.28 × 378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.76x = 564,738.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,738.44/994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.71

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