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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.06, 748.44 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.06, 748.44 and 267.91 is: 401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.06 : 748.44 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.06/748.44 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.06x = 748.44 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.06x = 200,512.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,512.69/499.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.78

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