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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.73, 1,493.43 and 265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.73, 1,493.43 and 265.35 is: 397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.73 : 1,493.43 = 265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.73/1,493.43 = 265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.73x = 1,493.43 × 265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.73x = 396,281.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,281.65/995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.98

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