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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.58, 1,490.37 and 263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.58, 1,490.37 and 263.13 is: 394.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.58 : 1,490.37 = 263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.58/1,490.37 = 263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.58x = 1,490.37 × 263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.58x = 392,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,154.48/993.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.69

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