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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.07, 1,498.61 and 268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.07, 1,498.61 and 268.72 is: 403.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.07 : 1,498.61 = 268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.07/1,498.61 = 268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.07x = 1,498.61 × 268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.07x = 402,706.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,706.48/999.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.08

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