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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.23, 1,495.92 and 266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.23, 1,495.92 and 266.79 is: 400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.23 : 1,495.92 = 266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.23/1,495.92 = 266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.23x = 1,495.92 × 266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.23x = 399,087.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,087.68/997.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.20

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