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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.39, 1,490.09 and 262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.39, 1,490.09 and 262.91 is: 394.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.39 : 1,490.09 = 262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.39/1,490.09 = 262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.39x = 1,490.09 × 262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.39x = 391,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,759.56/993.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.37

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