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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 995.85, 1,493.85 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 995.85, 1,493.85 and 265.41 is: 398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    995.85 : 1,493.85 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    995.85/1,493.85 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    995.85x = 1,493.85 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    995.85x = 396,482.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,482.73/995.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.13

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