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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.67, 1,494.98 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.67, 1,494.98 and 266.25 is: 399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.67 : 1,494.98 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.67/1,494.98 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.67x = 1,494.98 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.67x = 398,037.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,037.09/996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.37

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