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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.37, 1,491.57 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.37, 1,491.57 and 263.94 is: 395.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.37 : 1,491.57 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.37/1,491.57 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.37x = 1,491.57 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.37x = 393,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,684.99/994.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.91

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