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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.73, 1,492.08 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.73, 1,492.08 and 264.35 is: 396.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.73 : 1,492.08 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.73/1,492.08 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.73x = 1,492.08 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.73x = 394,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,435.08/994.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.53

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