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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.86, 1,491.03 and 344.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.86, 1,491.03 and 344.58 is: 516.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.86 : 1,491.03 = 344.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.86/1,491.03 = 344.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.86x = 1,491.03 × 344.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.86x = 513,779.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,779.12/993.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.95

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