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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.13, 1,495.73 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.13, 1,495.73 and 266.78 is: 400.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.13 : 1,495.73 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.13/1,495.73 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.13x = 1,495.73 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.13x = 399,030.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,030.85/997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.18

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