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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.92, 1,489.89 and 344.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.92, 1,489.89 and 344.21 is: 515.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.92 : 1,489.89 = 344.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.92/1,489.89 = 344.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.92x = 1,489.89 × 344.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.92x = 512,835.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,835.04/993.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.97

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