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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.26, 747.58 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.26, 747.58 and 267.14 is: 400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.26 : 747.58 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.26/747.58 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.26x = 747.58 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.26x = 199,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,708.52/498.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.81

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