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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998, 1,496.88 and 267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998, 1,496.88 and 267.52 is: 401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998 : 1,496.88 = 267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998/1,496.88 = 267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998x = 1,496.88 × 267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998x = 400,445.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,445.34/998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.25

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