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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.39, 746.73 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.39, 746.73 and 267.39 is: 400.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.39 : 746.73 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.39/746.73 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.39x = 746.73 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.39x = 199,668.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,668.13/498.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.63

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