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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.79, 1,490.82 and 344.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.79, 1,490.82 and 344.44 is: 516.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.79 : 1,490.82 = 344.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.79/1,490.82 = 344.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.79x = 1,490.82 × 344.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.79x = 513,498.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,498.04/993.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.71

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