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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.81, 1,493.61 and 265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.81, 1,493.61 and 265.46 is: 398.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.81 : 1,493.61 = 265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.81/1,493.61 = 265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.81x = 1,493.61 × 265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.81x = 396,485.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,485.25/995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.16

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