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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.01, 747.42 and 267.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.01, 747.42 and 267.06 is: 400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.01 : 747.42 = 267.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.01/747.42 = 267.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.01x = 747.42 × 267.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.01x = 199,605.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,605.99/498.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.81

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