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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.52, 1,490.46 and 377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.52, 1,490.46 and 377.40 is: 566.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.52 : 1,490.46 = 377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.52/1,490.46 = 377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.52x = 1,490.46 × 377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.52x = 562,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,499.60/993.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.17

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