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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.24, 1,490.11 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.24, 1,490.11 and 343.98 is: 516.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.24 : 1,490.11 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.24/1,490.11 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.24x = 1,490.11 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.24x = 512,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,567.18/993.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.06

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