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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996, 1,493.76 and 337.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996, 1,493.76 and 337.80 is: 506.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996 : 1,493.76 = 337.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996/1,493.76 = 337.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996x = 1,493.76 × 337.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996x = 504,592.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,592.13/996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.62

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