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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.36, 747.75 and 267.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.36, 747.75 and 267.19 is: 400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.36 : 747.75 = 267.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.36/747.75 = 267.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.36x = 747.75 × 267.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.36x = 199,789.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,789.45/498.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.89

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