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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.78, 1,490.31 and 377.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.78, 1,490.31 and 377.65 is: 566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.78 : 1,490.31 = 377.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.78/1,490.31 = 377.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.78x = 1,490.31 × 377.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.78x = 562,811.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,811.85/993.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.33

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