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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.33, 746.64 and 267.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.33, 746.64 and 267.33 is: 400.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.33 : 746.64 = 267.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.33/746.64 = 267.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.33x = 746.64 × 267.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.33x = 199,597.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,597.87/498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.53

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