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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.15, 1,489.68 and 262.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.15, 1,489.68 and 262.71 is: 394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.15 : 1,489.68 = 262.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.15/1,489.68 = 262.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.15x = 1,489.68 × 262.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.15x = 391,353.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,353.83/993.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.05

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