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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.43, 1,488.72 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.43, 1,488.72 and 262 is: 393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.43 : 1,488.72 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.43/1,488.72 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.43x = 1,488.72 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.43x = 390,044.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,044.64/992.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.02

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