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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.30, 747.24 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.30, 747.24 and 267.14 is: 400.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.30 : 747.24 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.30/747.24 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.30x = 747.24 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.30x = 199,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,617.69/498.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.60

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