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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.30, 1,495.90 and 266.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.30, 1,495.90 and 266.86 is: 400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.30 : 1,495.90 = 266.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.30/1,495.90 = 266.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.30x = 1,495.90 × 266.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.30x = 399,195.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,195.87/997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.28

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