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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.81, 1,490.79 and 263.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.81, 1,490.79 and 263.37 is: 395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.81 : 1,490.79 = 263.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.81/1,490.79 = 263.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.81x = 1,490.79 × 263.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.81x = 392,629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,629.36/993.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.07

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