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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.38, 1,490.08 and 263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.38, 1,490.08 and 263.06 is: 394.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.38 : 1,490.08 = 263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.38/1,490.08 = 263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.38x = 1,490.08 × 263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.38x = 391,980.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,980.44/993.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.59

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