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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.98, 1,490.49 and 368.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.98, 1,490.49 and 368.85 is: 553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.98 : 1,490.49 = 368.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.98/1,490.49 = 368.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.98x = 1,490.49 × 368.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.98x = 549,759.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,759.78/993.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.09

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