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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.46, 1,490.26 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.46, 1,490.26 and 263.04 is: 394.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.46 : 1,490.26 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.46/1,490.26 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.46x = 1,490.26 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.46x = 391,997.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,997.99/993.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.58

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