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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.08, 1,489.74 and 343.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.08, 1,489.74 and 343.72 is: 515.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.08 : 1,489.74 = 343.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.08/1,489.74 = 343.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.08x = 1,489.74 × 343.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.08x = 512,053.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,053.43/993.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.62

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