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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.57, 1,493.51 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.57, 1,493.51 and 265.20 is: 397.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.57 : 1,493.51 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.57/1,493.51 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.57x = 1,493.51 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.57x = 396,077.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,077.53/995.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.84

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