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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.84, 1,492.17 and 336.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.84, 1,492.17 and 336.77 is: 505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.84 : 1,492.17 = 336.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.84/1,492.17 = 336.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.84x = 1,492.17 × 336.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.84x = 502,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,514.96/994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.12

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