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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.90, 748.07 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.90, 748.07 and 267.72 is: 401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.90 : 748.07 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.90/748.07 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.90x = 748.07 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.90x = 200,273.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,273.97/498.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.43

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