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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.02, 1,489.68 and 343.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.02, 1,489.68 and 343.71 is: 515.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.02 : 1,489.68 = 343.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.02/1,489.68 = 343.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.02x = 1,489.68 × 343.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.02x = 512,017.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,017.91/993.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.62

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