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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.12, 1,489.60 and 343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.12, 1,489.60 and 343.76 is: 515.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.12 : 1,489.60 = 343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.12/1,489.60 = 343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.12x = 1,489.60 × 343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.12x = 512,064.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,064.90/993.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.61

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