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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.02, 1,490.06 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.02, 1,490.06 and 377.16 is: 565.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.02 : 1,490.06 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.02/1,490.06 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.02x = 1,490.06 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.02x = 561,991.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,991.03/993.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.94

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