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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.57, 1,496.38 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.57, 1,496.38 and 267.15 is: 400.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.57 : 1,496.38 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.57/1,496.38 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.57x = 1,496.38 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.57x = 399,749.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,749.10/997.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.72

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