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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.83, 1,498.02 and 268.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.83, 1,498.02 and 268.41 is: 402.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.83 : 1,498.02 = 268.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.83/1,498.02 = 268.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.83x = 1,498.02 × 268.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.83x = 402,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,083.55/998.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.55

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