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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.32, 1,494.48 and 266.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.32, 1,494.48 and 266.00 is: 398.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.32 : 1,494.48 = 266.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.32/1,494.48 = 266.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.32x = 1,494.48 × 266.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.32x = 397,524.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,524.21/996.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.99

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