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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.32, 1,491.56 and 263.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.32, 1,491.56 and 263.89 is: 395.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.32 : 1,491.56 = 263.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.32/1,491.56 = 263.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.32x = 1,491.56 × 263.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.32x = 393,607.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,607.77/994.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.86

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