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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.36, 1,489.84 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.36, 1,489.84 and 335.16 is: 502.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.36 : 1,489.84 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.36/1,489.84 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.36x = 1,489.84 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.36x = 499,334.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,334.77/993.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.67

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