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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.40, 1,497.60 and 268.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.40, 1,497.60 and 268.05 is: 402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.40 : 1,497.60 = 268.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.40/1,497.60 = 268.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.40x = 1,497.60 × 268.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.40x = 401,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,431.68/998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.08

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