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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.96, 1,490.67 and 377.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.96, 1,490.67 and 377.51 is: 566.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.96 : 1,490.67 = 377.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.96/1,490.67 = 377.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.96x = 1,490.67 × 377.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.96x = 562,735.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,735.38/993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.15

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