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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.99, 1,492.50 and 345.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.99, 1,492.50 and 345.74 is: 518.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.99 : 1,492.50 = 345.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.99/1,492.50 = 345.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.99x = 1,492.50 × 345.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.99x = 516,016.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,016.95/994.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.62

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