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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.03, 1,488.06 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.03, 1,488.06 and 261.68 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.03 : 1,488.06 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.03/1,488.06 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.03x = 1,488.06 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.03x = 389,388.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,388.10/992.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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