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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.24, 747.12 and 267.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.24, 747.12 and 267.08 is: 400.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.24 : 747.12 = 267.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.24/747.12 = 267.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.24x = 747.12 × 267.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.24x = 199,537.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,537.07/498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.48

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