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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.17, 1,494.11 and 265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.17, 1,494.11 and 265.78 is: 398.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.17 : 1,494.11 = 265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.17/1,494.11 = 265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.17x = 1,494.11 × 265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.17x = 397,107.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,107.09/996.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.64

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