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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.68, 1,495.10 and 266.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.68, 1,495.10 and 266.26 is: 399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.68 : 1,495.10 = 266.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.68/1,495.10 = 266.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.68x = 1,495.10 × 266.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.68x = 398,085.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,085.33/996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.41

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