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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.37, 1,488.57 and 262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.37, 1,488.57 and 262.02 is: 393.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.37 : 1,488.57 = 262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.37/1,488.57 = 262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.37x = 1,488.57 × 262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.37x = 390,035.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,035.11/992.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.03

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