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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.54, 1,489.80 and 335.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.54, 1,489.80 and 335.14 is: 502.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.54 : 1,489.80 = 335.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.54/1,489.80 = 335.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.54x = 1,489.80 × 335.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.54x = 499,291.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,291.57/993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.54

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