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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.70, 1,498.06 and 268.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.70, 1,498.06 and 268.34 is: 402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.70 : 1,498.06 = 268.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.70/1,498.06 = 268.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.70x = 1,498.06 × 268.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.70x = 401,989.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,989.42/998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.51

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