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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.62, 1,490.50 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.62, 1,490.50 and 263.20 is: 394.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.62 : 1,490.50 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.62/1,490.50 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.62x = 1,490.50 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.62x = 392,299.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,299.00/993.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.82

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