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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.33, 1,490 and 377.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.33, 1,490 and 377.32 is: 565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.33 : 1,490 = 377.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.33/1,490 = 377.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.33x = 1,490 × 377.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.33x = 562,206.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,206.80/993.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.98

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