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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.54, 1,494.81 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.54, 1,494.81 and 266.12 is: 399.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.54 : 1,494.81 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.54/1,494.81 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.54x = 1,494.81 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.54x = 397,798.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,798.84/996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.18

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