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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.58, 1,496.48 and 267.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.58, 1,496.48 and 267.23 is: 400.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.58 : 1,496.48 = 267.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.58/1,496.48 = 267.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.58x = 1,496.48 × 267.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.58x = 399,906.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,906.76/997.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.88

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