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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.55, 1,487.80 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.55, 1,487.80 and 333.94 is: 500.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.55 : 1,487.80 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.55/1,487.80 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.55x = 1,487.80 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.55x = 496,835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,835.93/992.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.57

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