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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.26, 747.15 and 267.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.26, 747.15 and 267.11 is: 400.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.26 : 747.15 = 267.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.26/747.15 = 267.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.26x = 747.15 × 267.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.26x = 199,571.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,571.24/498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.54

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