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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.84, 1,490.62 and 263.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.84, 1,490.62 and 263.47 is: 395.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.84 : 1,490.62 = 263.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.84/1,490.62 = 263.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.84x = 1,490.62 × 263.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.84x = 392,732.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,732.99/993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.17

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