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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.84, 1,493.62 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.84, 1,493.62 and 265.48 is: 398.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.84 : 1,493.62 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.84/1,493.62 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.84x = 1,493.62 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.84x = 396,526.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,526.24/995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.18

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