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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.41, 1,490.12 and 262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.41, 1,490.12 and 262.93 is: 394.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.41 : 1,490.12 = 262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.41/1,490.12 = 262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.41x = 1,490.12 × 262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.41x = 391,803.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,803.02/993.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.40

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