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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.40, 1,490.24 and 343.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.40, 1,490.24 and 343.98 is: 516.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.40 : 1,490.24 = 343.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.40/1,490.24 = 343.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.40x = 1,490.24 × 343.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.40x = 512,613.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,613.62/993.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.02

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