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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.72, 1,495.15 and 266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.72, 1,495.15 and 266.27 is: 399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.72 : 1,495.15 = 266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.72/1,495.15 = 266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.72x = 1,495.15 × 266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.72x = 398,116.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,116.66/996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.43

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