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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.89, 1,492.34 and 336.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.89, 1,492.34 and 336.81 is: 505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.89 : 1,492.34 = 336.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.89/1,492.34 = 336.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.89x = 1,492.34 × 336.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.89x = 502,633.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,633.35/994.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.22

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