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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.94, 1,492.08 and 336.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.94, 1,492.08 and 336.68 is: 504.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.94 : 1,492.08 = 336.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.94/1,492.08 = 336.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.94x = 1,492.08 × 336.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.94x = 502,346.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,346.03/994.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.90

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