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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.24, 1,497.40 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.24, 1,497.40 and 267.88 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.24 : 1,497.40 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.24/1,497.40 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.24x = 1,497.40 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.24x = 401,123.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,123.51/998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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