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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038, 1,557 and 268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038, 1,557 and 268.50 is: 402.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038 : 1,557 = 268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038/1,557 = 268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038x = 1,557 × 268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038x = 418,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,054.50/1,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.75

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