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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.66, 1,490.52 and 335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.66, 1,490.52 and 335.55 is: 503.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.66 : 1,490.52 = 335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.66/1,490.52 = 335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.66x = 1,490.52 × 335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.66x = 500,143.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,143.99/993.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.34

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