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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.43, 1,495.97 and 266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.43, 1,495.97 and 266.83 is: 400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.43 : 1,495.97 = 266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.43/1,495.97 = 266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.43x = 1,495.97 × 266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.43x = 399,169.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,169.68/997.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.20

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