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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.39, 1,493.10 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.39, 1,493.10 and 265.04 is: 397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.39 : 1,493.10 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.39/1,493.10 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.39x = 1,493.10 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.39x = 395,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,723.76/995.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.56

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