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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.30, 1,494.33 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.30, 1,494.33 and 265.94 is: 398.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.30 : 1,494.33 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.30/1,494.33 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.30x = 1,494.33 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.30x = 397,394.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,394.65/996.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.87

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