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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.34, 1,497.51 and 267.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.34, 1,497.51 and 267.85 is: 401.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.34 : 1,497.51 = 267.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.34/1,497.51 = 267.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.34x = 1,497.51 × 267.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.34x = 401,109.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,109.93/998.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.78

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