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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.49, 1,494.80 and 266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.49, 1,494.80 and 266.07 is: 399.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.49 : 1,494.80 = 266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.49/1,494.80 = 266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.49x = 1,494.80 × 266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.49x = 397,721.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,721.44/996.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.12

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