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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.05, 1,498.36 and 268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.05, 1,498.36 and 268.63 is: 402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.05 : 1,498.36 = 268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.05/1,498.36 = 268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.05x = 1,498.36 × 268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.05x = 402,500.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,500.03/999.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.88

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