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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.28, 1,491.54 and 263.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.28, 1,491.54 and 263.87 is: 395.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.28 : 1,491.54 = 263.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.28/1,491.54 = 263.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.28x = 1,491.54 × 263.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.28x = 393,572.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,572.66/994.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.84

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