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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.57, 1,497.88 and 268.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.57, 1,497.88 and 268.15 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.57 : 1,497.88 = 268.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.57/1,497.88 = 268.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.57x = 1,497.88 × 268.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.57x = 401,656.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,656.52/998.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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