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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.05, 1,496.95 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.05, 1,496.95 and 267.69 is: 401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.05 : 1,496.95 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.05/1,496.95 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.05x = 1,496.95 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.05x = 400,718.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,718.55/998.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.50

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