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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.18, 747.42 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.18, 747.42 and 267.04 is: 400.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.18 : 747.42 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.18/747.42 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.18x = 747.42 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.18x = 199,591.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,591.04/498.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.64

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