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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.56, 1,490.50 and 344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.56, 1,490.50 and 344.14 is: 516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.56 : 1,490.50 = 344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.56/1,490.50 = 344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.56x = 1,490.50 × 344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.56x = 512,936.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,936.08/993.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.26

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