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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 993.99, 1,490.82 and 263.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 993.99, 1,490.82 and 263.64 is: 395.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    993.99 : 1,490.82 = 263.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    993.99/1,490.82 = 263.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    993.99x = 1,490.82 × 263.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    993.99x = 393,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,039.78/993.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.42

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