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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.41, 1,497.49 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.41, 1,497.49 and 268.04 is: 402.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.41 : 1,497.49 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.41/1,497.49 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.41x = 1,497.49 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.41x = 401,387.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,387.22/998.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.03

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