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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.67, 1,490.28 and 377.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.67, 1,490.28 and 377.21 is: 565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.67 : 1,490.28 = 377.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.67/1,490.28 = 377.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.67x = 1,490.28 × 377.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.67x = 562,148.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,148.52/993.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.73

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