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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.03, 1,489.19 and 376.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.03, 1,489.19 and 376.90 is: 565.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.03 : 1,489.19 = 376.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.03/1,489.19 = 376.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.03x = 1,489.19 × 376.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.03x = 561,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,270.10/993.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.21

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