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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.86, 1,491.26 and 378.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.86, 1,491.26 and 378.18 is: 566.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.86 : 1,491.26 = 378.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.86/1,491.26 = 378.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.86x = 1,491.26 × 378.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.86x = 563,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,962.82/994.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.88

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