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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.33, 1,494.51 and 265.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.33, 1,494.51 and 265.89 is: 398.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.33 : 1,494.51 = 265.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.33/1,494.51 = 265.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.33x = 1,494.51 × 265.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.33x = 397,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,375.26/996.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.84

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