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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.42, 1,489.14 and 343.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.42, 1,489.14 and 343.62 is: 515.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.42 : 1,489.14 = 343.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.42/1,489.14 = 343.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.42x = 1,489.14 × 343.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.42x = 511,698.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,698.29/993.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.09

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