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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.11, 1,495.60 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.11, 1,495.60 and 266.63 is: 399.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.11 : 1,495.60 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.11/1,495.60 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.11x = 1,495.60 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.11x = 398,763.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,763.68/997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.92

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