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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.53, 1,491.80 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.53, 1,491.80 and 264.09 is: 396.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.53 : 1,491.80 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.53/1,491.80 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.53x = 1,491.80 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.53x = 393,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,975.22/994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.14

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