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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.92, 1,498.47 and 268.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.92, 1,498.47 and 268.39 is: 402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.92 : 1,498.47 = 268.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.92/1,498.47 = 268.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.92x = 1,498.47 × 268.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.92x = 402,174.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,174.36/998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.61

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