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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.74, 1,493.51 and 265.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.74, 1,493.51 and 265.39 is: 398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.74 : 1,493.51 = 265.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.74/1,493.51 = 265.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.74x = 1,493.51 × 265.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.74x = 396,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,362.62/995.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.06

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