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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.98, 747.99 and 270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.98, 747.99 and 270.50 is: 405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.98 : 747.99 = 270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.98/747.99 = 270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.98x = 747.99 × 270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.98x = 202,331.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,331.30/498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.49

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