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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.73, 1,493.65 and 265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.73, 1,493.65 and 265.30 is: 397.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.73 : 1,493.65 = 265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.73/1,493.65 = 265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.73x = 1,493.65 × 265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.73x = 396,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,265.35/995.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.96

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