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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.80, 1,490.67 and 263.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.80, 1,490.67 and 263.42 is: 395.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.80 : 1,490.67 = 263.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.80/1,490.67 = 263.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.80x = 1,490.67 × 263.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.80x = 392,676.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,676.02/993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.13

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