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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.72, 1,487.42 and 333.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.72, 1,487.42 and 333.53 is: 500.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.72 : 1,487.42 = 333.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.72/1,487.42 = 333.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.72x = 1,487.42 × 333.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.72x = 496,099.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,099.19/991.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.24

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