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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.97, 1,490.96 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.97, 1,490.96 and 263.60 is: 395.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.97 : 1,490.96 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.97/1,490.96 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.97x = 1,490.96 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.97x = 393,022.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,022.76/993.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.41

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