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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.38, 1,497.57 and 268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.38, 1,497.57 and 268.03 is: 402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.38 : 1,497.57 = 268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.38/1,497.57 = 268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.38x = 1,497.57 × 268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.38x = 401,393.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,393.69/998.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.05

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