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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.55, 1,497.69 and 268.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.55, 1,497.69 and 268.17 is: 402.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.55 : 1,497.69 = 268.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.55/1,497.69 = 268.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.55x = 1,497.69 × 268.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.55x = 401,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,635.53/998.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.22

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