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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.05, 1,493.91 and 265.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.05, 1,493.91 and 265.57 is: 398.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.05 : 1,493.91 = 265.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.05/1,493.91 = 265.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.05x = 1,493.91 × 265.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.05x = 396,733.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,733.94/996.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.31

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