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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 998.93, 1,498.25 and 268.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 998.93, 1,498.25 and 268.55 is: 402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    998.93 : 1,498.25 = 268.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    998.93/1,498.25 = 268.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    998.93x = 1,498.25 × 268.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    998.93x = 402,348.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,348.22/998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.78

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