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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.28, 1,490.04 and 262.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.28, 1,490.04 and 262.87 is: 394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.28 : 1,490.04 = 262.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.28/1,490.04 = 262.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.28x = 1,490.04 × 262.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.28x = 391,686.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,686.81/993.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.34

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