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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.54, 1,490.32 and 336.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.54, 1,490.32 and 336.16 is: 504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.54 : 1,490.32 = 336.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.54/1,490.32 = 336.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.54x = 1,490.32 × 336.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.54x = 500,985.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,985.97/993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.24

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