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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.31, 1,497.41 and 267.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.31, 1,497.41 and 267.99 is: 401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.31 : 1,497.41 = 267.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.31/1,497.41 = 267.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.31x = 1,497.41 × 267.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.31x = 401,289.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,289.57/998.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.97

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