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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.93, 1,495.44 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.93, 1,495.44 and 266.49 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.93 : 1,495.44 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.93/1,495.44 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.93x = 1,495.44 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.93x = 398,519.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,519.81/996.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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