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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.96, 1,490.90 and 263.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.96, 1,490.90 and 263.48 is: 395.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.96 : 1,490.90 = 263.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.96/1,490.90 = 263.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.96x = 1,490.90 × 263.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.96x = 392,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,822.33/993.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.21

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