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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.95, 1,491.09 and 344.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.95, 1,491.09 and 344.51 is: 516.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.95 : 1,491.09 = 344.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.95/1,491.09 = 344.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.95x = 1,491.09 × 344.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.95x = 513,695.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,695.42/993.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.82

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