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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.47, 1,493.28 and 265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.47, 1,493.28 and 265.03 is: 397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.47 : 1,493.28 = 265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.47/1,493.28 = 265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.47x = 1,493.28 × 265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.47x = 395,764.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,764.00/995.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.56

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