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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.11, 1,497.05 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.11, 1,497.05 and 267.74 is: 401.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.11 : 1,497.05 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.11/1,497.05 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.11x = 1,497.05 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.11x = 400,818.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,818.83/998.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.58

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