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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.99, 1,490.49 and 335.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.99, 1,490.49 and 335.66 is: 503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.99 : 1,490.49 = 335.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.99/1,490.49 = 335.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.99x = 1,490.49 × 335.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.99x = 500,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,290.42/993.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.32

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