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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.37, 1,491.55 and 263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.37, 1,491.55 and 263.97 is: 395.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.37 : 1,491.55 = 263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.37/1,491.55 = 263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.37x = 1,491.55 × 263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.37x = 393,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,723.79/994.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.96

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