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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.57, 1,490.37 and 377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.57, 1,490.37 and 377.56 is: 566.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.57 : 1,490.37 = 377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.57/1,490.37 = 377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.57x = 1,490.37 × 377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.57x = 562,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,704.10/993.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.35

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