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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.61, 1,493.38 and 265.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.61, 1,493.38 and 265.17 is: 397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.61 : 1,493.38 = 265.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.61/1,493.38 = 265.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.61x = 1,493.38 × 265.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.61x = 395,999.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,999.57/995.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.75

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