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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.85, 1,492.07 and 378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.85, 1,492.07 and 378.34 is: 567.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.85 : 1,492.07 = 378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.85/1,492.07 = 378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.85x = 1,492.07 × 378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.85x = 564,504.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,504.14/994.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.43

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