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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.04, 1,495.56 and 266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.04, 1,495.56 and 266.62 is: 399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.04 : 1,495.56 = 266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.04/1,495.56 = 266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.04x = 1,495.56 × 266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.04x = 398,741.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,741.69/997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.93

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