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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.33, 1,491.38 and 263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.33, 1,491.38 and 263.96 is: 395.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.33 : 1,491.38 = 263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.33/1,491.38 = 263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.33x = 1,491.38 × 263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.33x = 393,666.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,666.67/994.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.91

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