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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.20, 747.74 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.20, 747.74 and 267.28 is: 401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.20 : 747.74 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.20/747.74 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.20x = 747.74 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.20x = 199,855.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,855.95/498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.16

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