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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.56, 1,496.28 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.56, 1,496.28 and 267.24 is: 400.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.56 : 1,496.28 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.56/1,496.28 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.56x = 1,496.28 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.56x = 399,865.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,865.87/997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.84

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