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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.38, 1,488.58 and 262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.38, 1,488.58 and 262.06 is: 393.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.38 : 1,488.58 = 262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.38/1,488.58 = 262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.38x = 1,488.58 × 262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.38x = 390,097.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,097.27/992.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.09

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