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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.18, 1,489.40 and 343.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.18, 1,489.40 and 343.74 is: 515.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.18 : 1,489.40 = 343.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.18/1,489.40 = 343.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.18x = 1,489.40 × 343.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.18x = 511,966.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,966.36/993.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.48

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