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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.56, 1,497.73 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.56, 1,497.73 and 268.21 is: 402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.56 : 1,497.73 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.56/1,497.73 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.56x = 1,497.73 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.56x = 401,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,706.16/998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.29

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