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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.02, 1,490.96 and 263.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.02, 1,490.96 and 263.58 is: 395.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.02 : 1,490.96 = 263.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.02/1,490.96 = 263.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.02x = 1,490.96 × 263.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.02x = 392,987.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,987.24/994.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.35

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