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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.42, 1,490.32 and 335.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.42, 1,490.32 and 335.22 is: 502.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.42 : 1,490.32 = 335.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.42/1,490.32 = 335.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.42x = 1,490.32 × 335.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.42x = 499,585.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,585.07/993.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.89

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