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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.42, 747.60 and 267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.42, 747.60 and 267.76 is: 400.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.42 : 747.60 = 267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.42/747.60 = 267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.42x = 747.60 × 267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.42x = 200,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,177.38/499.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.82

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