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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.88, 1,491 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.88, 1,491 and 344.56 is: 516.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.88 : 1,491 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.88/1,491 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.88x = 1,491 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.88x = 513,738.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,738.96/993.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.90

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