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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.35, 747.67 and 267.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.35, 747.67 and 267.23 is: 400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.35 : 747.67 = 267.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.35/747.67 = 267.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.35x = 747.67 × 267.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.35x = 199,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,796.12/498.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.92

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