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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.76, 1,490.64 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.76, 1,490.64 and 344.56 is: 516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.76 : 1,490.64 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.76/1,490.64 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.76x = 1,490.64 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.76x = 513,614.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,614.92/993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.84

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