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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.49, 1,496.30 and 267.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.49, 1,496.30 and 267.09 is: 400.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.49 : 1,496.30 = 267.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.49/1,496.30 = 267.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.49x = 1,496.30 × 267.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.49x = 399,645.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,645.43/997.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.65

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