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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 747.56 and 267.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 747.56 and 267.07 is: 400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 747.56 = 267.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/747.56 = 267.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 747.56 × 267.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 199,647.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,647.11/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.71

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