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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.86, 1,492.37 and 378.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.86, 1,492.37 and 378.46 is: 567.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.86 : 1,492.37 = 378.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.86/1,492.37 = 378.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.86x = 1,492.37 × 378.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.86x = 564,802.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,802.35/994.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.72

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