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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.06, 1,495.51 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.06, 1,495.51 and 266.64 is: 399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.06 : 1,495.51 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.06/1,495.51 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.06x = 1,495.51 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.06x = 398,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,766.42/997.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.94

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