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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.92, 1,495.35 and 266.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.92, 1,495.35 and 266.51 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.92 : 1,495.35 = 266.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.92/1,495.35 = 266.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.92x = 1,495.35 × 266.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.92x = 398,518.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,518.25/996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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