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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.26, 1,497.46 and 267.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.26, 1,497.46 and 267.84 is: 401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.26 : 1,497.46 = 267.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.26/1,497.46 = 267.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.26x = 1,497.46 × 267.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.26x = 401,079.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,079.69/998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.78

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