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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.69, 1,490.37 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.69, 1,490.37 and 263.28 is: 394.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.69 : 1,490.37 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.69/1,490.37 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.69x = 1,490.37 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.69x = 392,384.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,384.61/993.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.88

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