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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.30, 1,489.48 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.30, 1,489.48 and 376.56 is: 564.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.30 : 1,489.48 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.30/1,489.48 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.30x = 1,489.48 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.30x = 560,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,878.59/993.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.66

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