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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.92, 1,495.35 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.92, 1,495.35 and 266.50 is: 399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.92 : 1,495.35 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.92/1,495.35 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.92x = 1,495.35 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.92x = 398,510.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,510.78/996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.74

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