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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.70, 1,490.61 and 344.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.70, 1,490.61 and 344.35 is: 516.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.70 : 1,490.61 = 344.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.70/1,490.61 = 344.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.70x = 1,490.61 × 344.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.70x = 513,291.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,291.55/993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.55

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