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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.96, 1,491.30 and 344.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.96, 1,491.30 and 344.32 is: 516.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.96 : 1,491.30 = 344.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.96/1,491.30 = 344.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.96x = 1,491.30 × 344.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.96x = 513,484.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,484.42/993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.60

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