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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.78, 1,492.21 and 264.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.78, 1,492.21 and 264.36 is: 396.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.78 : 1,492.21 = 264.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.78/1,492.21 = 264.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.78x = 1,492.21 × 264.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.78x = 394,484.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,484.37/994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.55

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