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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.02, 1,488.00 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.02, 1,488.00 and 376.40 is: 564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.02 : 1,488.00 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.02/1,488.00 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.02x = 1,488.00 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.02x = 560,074.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,074.82/993.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.01

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