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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.37, 1,494.62 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.37, 1,494.62 and 265.94 is: 398.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.37 : 1,494.62 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.37/1,494.62 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.37x = 1,494.62 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.37x = 397,479.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,479.24/996.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.93

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