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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.55, 1,494.86 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.55, 1,494.86 and 266.13 is: 399.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.55 : 1,494.86 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.55/1,494.86 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.55x = 1,494.86 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.55x = 397,825.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,825.76/996.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.20

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