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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.57, 1,494.88 and 266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.57, 1,494.88 and 266.15 is: 399.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.57 : 1,494.88 = 266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.57/1,494.88 = 266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.57x = 1,494.88 × 266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.57x = 397,853.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,853.51/996.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.22

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