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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.17, 1,498.61 and 268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.17, 1,498.61 and 268.75 is: 403.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.17 : 1,498.61 = 268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.17/1,498.61 = 268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.17x = 1,498.61 × 268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.17x = 402,751.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,751.44/999.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.09

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