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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.44, 1,490.13 and 335.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.44, 1,490.13 and 335.36 is: 503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.44 : 1,490.13 = 335.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.44/1,490.13 = 335.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.44x = 1,490.13 × 335.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.44x = 499,730.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,730.00/993.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.03

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