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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.39, 1,491.59 and 263.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.39, 1,491.59 and 263.91 is: 395.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.39 : 1,491.59 = 263.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.39/1,491.59 = 263.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.39x = 1,491.59 × 263.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.39x = 393,645.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,645.52/994.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.87

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