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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.42, 1,493.10 and 265.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.42, 1,493.10 and 265.01 is: 397.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.42 : 1,493.10 = 265.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.42/1,493.10 = 265.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.42x = 1,493.10 × 265.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.42x = 395,678.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,678.97/995.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.50

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