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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.77, 1,495.16 and 266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.77, 1,495.16 and 266.36 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.77 : 1,495.16 = 266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.77/1,495.16 = 266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.77x = 1,495.16 × 266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.77x = 398,243.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,243.01/996.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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