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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.06, 1,498.55 and 268.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.06, 1,498.55 and 268.60 is: 402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.06 : 1,498.55 = 268.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.06/1,498.55 = 268.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.06x = 1,498.55 × 268.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.06x = 402,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,510.53/999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.89

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