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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.32, 1,489.50 and 368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.32, 1,489.50 and 368.19 is: 552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.32 : 1,489.50 = 368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.32/1,489.50 = 368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.32x = 1,489.50 × 368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.32x = 548,414.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,414.80/993.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.10

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