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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.75, 1,490.62 and 335.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.75, 1,490.62 and 335.77 is: 503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.75 : 1,490.62 = 335.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.75/1,490.62 = 335.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.75x = 1,490.62 × 335.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.75x = 500,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,505.48/993.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.65

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