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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.74, 1,490.60 and 263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.74, 1,490.60 and 263.30 is: 394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.74 : 1,490.60 = 263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.74/1,490.60 = 263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.74x = 1,490.60 × 263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.74x = 392,466.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,466.21/993.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.94

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