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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.84, 1,492.36 and 378.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.84, 1,492.36 and 378.40 is: 567.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.84 : 1,492.36 = 378.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.84/1,492.36 = 378.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.84x = 1,492.36 × 378.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.84x = 564,709.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,709.02/994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.64

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