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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.80, 1,492.08 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.80, 1,492.08 and 378.24 is: 567.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.80 : 1,492.08 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.80/1,492.08 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.80x = 1,492.08 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.80x = 564,364.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,364.34/994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.31

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