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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.28, 1,497.54 and 267.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.28, 1,497.54 and 267.88 is: 401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.28 : 1,497.54 = 267.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.28/1,497.54 = 267.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.28x = 1,497.54 × 267.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.28x = 401,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,161.02/998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.85

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