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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.13, 1,488.30 and 333.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.13, 1,488.30 and 333.99 is: 501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.13 : 1,488.30 = 333.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.13/1,488.30 = 333.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.13x = 1,488.30 × 333.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.13x = 497,077.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,077.32/992.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.02

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