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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.40, 1,490.38 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.40, 1,490.38 and 377.16 is: 565.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.40 : 1,490.38 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.40/1,490.38 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.40x = 1,490.38 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.40x = 562,111.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,111.72/993.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.85

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