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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.01, 1,487.44 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.01, 1,487.44 and 333.72 is: 500.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.01 : 1,487.44 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.01/1,487.44 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.01x = 1,487.44 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.01x = 496,386.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,386.81/992.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.38

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