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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.02, 1,489.46 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.02, 1,489.46 and 262.58 is: 393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.02 : 1,489.46 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.02/1,489.46 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.02x = 1,489.46 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.02x = 391,102.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,102.41/993.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.85

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