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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.15, 1,494.22 and 255.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.15, 1,494.22 and 255.76 is: 383.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.15 : 1,494.22 = 255.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.15/1,494.22 = 255.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.15x = 1,494.22 × 255.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.15x = 382,162.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,162.35/996.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.64

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