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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.45, 1,490.34 and 344.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.45, 1,490.34 and 344.01 is: 516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.45 : 1,490.34 = 344.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.45/1,490.34 = 344.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.45x = 1,490.34 × 344.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.45x = 512,691.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,691.86/993.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.07

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