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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.15, 1,497.26 and 267.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.15, 1,497.26 and 267.72 is: 401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.15 : 1,497.26 = 267.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.15/1,497.26 = 267.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.15x = 1,497.26 × 267.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.15x = 400,845.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,845.11/998.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.59

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