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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.33, 1,488.50 and 376.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.33, 1,488.50 and 376.32 is: 564.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.33 : 1,488.50 = 376.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.33/1,488.50 = 376.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.33x = 1,488.50 × 376.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.33x = 560,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,152.32/992.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.48

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