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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.83, 1,490.60 and 344.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.83, 1,490.60 and 344.34 is: 516.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.83 : 1,490.60 = 344.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.83/1,490.60 = 344.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.83x = 1,490.60 × 344.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.83x = 513,274.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,274.06/993.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.46

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