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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.37, 1,494.57 and 266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.37, 1,494.57 and 266.05 is: 399.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.37 : 1,494.57 = 266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.37/1,494.57 = 266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.37x = 1,494.57 × 266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.37x = 397,630.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,630.35/996.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.08

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