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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.84, 1,490.25 and 377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.84, 1,490.25 and 377.08 is: 565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.84 : 1,490.25 = 377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.84/1,490.25 = 377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.84x = 1,490.25 × 377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.84x = 561,941.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,941.16/993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.42

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