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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.60, 1,490.84 and 344.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.60, 1,490.84 and 344.80 is: 517.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.60 : 1,490.84 = 344.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.60/1,490.84 = 344.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.60x = 1,490.84 × 344.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.60x = 514,041.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,041.63/993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.35

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