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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.12, 747.70 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.12, 747.70 and 267.93 is: 401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.12 : 747.70 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.12/747.70 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.12x = 747.70 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.12x = 200,331.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,331.26/499.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.37

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