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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.23, 1,490.41 and 368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.23, 1,490.41 and 368.96 is: 553.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.23 : 1,490.41 = 368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.23/1,490.41 = 368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.23x = 1,490.41 × 368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.23x = 549,901.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,901.49/993.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.65

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