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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.52, 1,487.79 and 333.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.52, 1,487.79 and 333.93 is: 500.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.52 : 1,487.79 = 333.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.52/1,487.79 = 333.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.52x = 1,487.79 × 333.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.52x = 496,817.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,817.71/992.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.56

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