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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.74, 1,490.61 and 263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.74, 1,490.61 and 263.35 is: 395.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.74 : 1,490.61 = 263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.74/1,490.61 = 263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.74x = 1,490.61 × 263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.74x = 392,544.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,544.69/993.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.02

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