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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.04, 1,492.56 and 264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.04, 1,492.56 and 264.62 is: 396.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.04 : 1,492.56 = 264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.04/1,492.56 = 264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.04x = 1,492.56 × 264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.04x = 394,961.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,961.23/995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.93

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