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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.31, 1,492.86 and 264.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.31, 1,492.86 and 264.95 is: 397.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.31 : 1,492.86 = 264.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.31/1,492.86 = 264.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.31x = 1,492.86 × 264.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.31x = 395,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,525.95/995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.39

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