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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.72, 1,498.07 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.72, 1,498.07 and 268.30 is: 402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.72 : 1,498.07 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.72/1,498.07 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.72x = 1,498.07 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.72x = 401,924.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,924.69/998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.44

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