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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.28, 1,494.54 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.28, 1,494.54 and 265.88 is: 398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.28 : 1,494.54 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.28/1,494.54 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.28x = 1,494.54 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.28x = 397,368.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,368.30/996.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.85

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