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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.29, 1,490.16 and 335.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.29, 1,490.16 and 335.39 is: 503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.29 : 1,490.16 = 335.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.29/1,490.16 = 335.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.29x = 1,490.16 × 335.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.29x = 499,784.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,784.76/993.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.16

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