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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.97, 1,496.95 and 267.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.97, 1,496.95 and 267.55 is: 401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.97 : 1,496.95 = 267.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.97/1,496.95 = 267.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.97x = 1,496.95 × 267.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.97x = 400,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,500.15/997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.32

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