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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.43, 1,489.98 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.43, 1,489.98 and 263.08 is: 394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.43 : 1,489.98 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.43/1,489.98 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.43x = 1,489.98 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.43x = 391,987.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,987.01/993.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.58

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