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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.42, 1,489.93 and 343.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.42, 1,489.93 and 343.94 is: 515.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.42 : 1,489.93 = 343.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.42/1,489.93 = 343.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.42x = 1,489.93 × 343.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.42x = 512,438.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,438.21/993.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.83

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