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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.87, 1,490.45 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.87, 1,490.45 and 377.26 is: 565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.87 : 1,490.45 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.87/1,490.45 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.87x = 1,490.45 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.87x = 562,281.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,281.55/993.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.75

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