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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.53, 1,487.26 and 333.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.53, 1,487.26 and 333.37 is: 500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.53 : 1,487.26 = 333.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.53/1,487.26 = 333.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.53x = 1,487.26 × 333.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.53x = 495,802.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,802.83/991.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.04

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