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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.85, 1,490.59 and 377.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.85, 1,490.59 and 377.35 is: 565.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.85 : 1,490.59 = 377.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.85/1,490.59 = 377.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.85x = 1,490.59 × 377.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.85x = 562,464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,464.80/993.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.95

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