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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.85, 748.42 and 267.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.85, 748.42 and 267.73 is: 401.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.85 : 748.42 = 267.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.85/748.42 = 267.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.85x = 748.42 × 267.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.85x = 200,370.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,370.74/498.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.67

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