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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.89, 1,490.42 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.89, 1,490.42 and 377.26 is: 565.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.89 : 1,490.42 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.89/1,490.42 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.89x = 1,490.42 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.89x = 562,273.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,273.07/993.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.73

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