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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.80, 1,495.07 and 266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.80, 1,495.07 and 266.42 is: 399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.80 : 1,495.07 = 266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.80/1,495.07 = 266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.80x = 1,495.07 × 266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.80x = 398,318.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,318.95/996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.60

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