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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.56, 1,493.35 and 265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.56, 1,493.35 and 265.24 is: 397.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.56 : 1,493.35 = 265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.56/1,493.35 = 265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.56x = 1,493.35 × 265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.56x = 396,092.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,092.75/995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.86

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