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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.59, 1,490.33 and 344.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.59, 1,490.33 and 344.37 is: 516.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.59 : 1,490.33 = 344.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.59/1,490.33 = 344.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.59x = 1,490.33 × 344.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.59x = 513,225.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,225.80/993.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.54

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