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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.83, 1,496.76 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.83, 1,496.76 and 267.48 is: 401.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.83 : 1,496.76 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.83/1,496.76 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.83x = 1,496.76 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.83x = 400,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,353.36/997.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.22

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