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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.51, 1,489.25 and 343.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.51, 1,489.25 and 343.69 is: 515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.51 : 1,489.25 = 343.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.51/1,489.25 = 343.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.51x = 1,489.25 × 343.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.51x = 511,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,837.47/993.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.18

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