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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.83, 1,495.25 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.83, 1,495.25 and 266.40 is: 399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.83 : 1,495.25 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.83/1,495.25 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.83x = 1,495.25 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.83x = 398,331.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,331.53/996.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.60

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