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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.91, 1,495.25 and 266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.91, 1,495.25 and 266.54 is: 399.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.91 : 1,495.25 = 266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.91/1,495.25 = 266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.91x = 1,495.25 × 266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.91x = 398,546.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,546.34/996.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.78

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