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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.82, 1,490.75 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.82, 1,490.75 and 263.41 is: 395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.82 : 1,490.75 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.82/1,490.75 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.82x = 1,490.75 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.82x = 392,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,678.46/993.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.12

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