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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996, 1,494.11 and 265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996, 1,494.11 and 265.60 is: 398.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996 : 1,494.11 = 265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996/1,494.11 = 265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996x = 1,494.11 × 265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996x = 396,835.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,835.62/996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.43

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