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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.93, 1,492.25 and 264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.93, 1,492.25 and 264.47 is: 396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.93 : 1,492.25 = 264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.93/1,492.25 = 264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.93x = 1,492.25 × 264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.93x = 394,646.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,646.57/994.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.66

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