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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.53, 1,497.81 and 268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.53, 1,497.81 and 268.18 is: 402.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.53 : 1,497.81 = 268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.53/1,497.81 = 268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.53x = 1,497.81 × 268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.53x = 401,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,682.69/998.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.27

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