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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.35, 1,488.69 and 376.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.35, 1,488.69 and 376.33 is: 563.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.35 : 1,488.69 = 376.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.35/1,488.69 = 376.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.35x = 1,488.69 × 376.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.35x = 560,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,238.71/993.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.99

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