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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.70, 1,490.58 and 263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.70, 1,490.58 and 263.26 is: 394.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.70 : 1,490.58 = 263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.70/1,490.58 = 263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.70x = 1,490.58 × 263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.70x = 392,410.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,410.09/993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.90

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