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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.90, 1,489.68 and 344.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.90, 1,489.68 and 344.28 is: 516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.90 : 1,489.68 = 344.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.90/1,489.68 = 344.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.90x = 1,489.68 × 344.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.90x = 512,867.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,867.03/993.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.01

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