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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.88, 1,490.96 and 344.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.88, 1,490.96 and 344.53 is: 516.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.88 : 1,490.96 = 344.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.88/1,490.96 = 344.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.88x = 1,490.96 × 344.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.88x = 513,680.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,680.45/993.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.84

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