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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.04, 1,488.05 and 261.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.04, 1,488.05 and 261.62 is: 392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.04 : 1,488.05 = 261.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.04/1,488.05 = 261.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.04x = 1,488.05 × 261.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.04x = 389,303.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,303.64/992.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.43

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