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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.96, 1,495.42 and 266.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.96, 1,495.42 and 266.52 is: 399.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.96 : 1,495.42 = 266.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.96/1,495.42 = 266.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.96x = 1,495.42 × 266.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.96x = 398,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,559.34/996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.77

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