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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.83, 1,492.13 and 264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.83, 1,492.13 and 264.46 is: 396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.83 : 1,492.13 = 264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.83/1,492.13 = 264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.83x = 1,492.13 × 264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.83x = 394,608.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,608.70/994.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.66

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