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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.55, 1,490.35 and 263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.55, 1,490.35 and 263.14 is: 394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.55 : 1,490.35 = 263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.55/1,490.35 = 263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.55x = 1,490.35 × 263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.55x = 392,170.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,170.70/993.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.72

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