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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.86, 746.68 and 267.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.86, 746.68 and 267.17 is: 399.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.86 : 746.68 = 267.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.86/746.68 = 267.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.86x = 746.68 × 267.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.86x = 199,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,490.50/498.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.89

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