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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.95, 748.66 and 268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.95, 748.66 and 268.03 is: 402.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.95 : 748.66 = 268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.95/748.66 = 268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.95x = 748.66 × 268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.95x = 200,663.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,663.34/498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.17

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