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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.20, 1,498.80 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.20, 1,498.80 and 268.76 is: 403.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.20 : 1,498.80 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.20/1,498.80 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.20x = 1,498.80 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.20x = 402,809.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,809.99/999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.13

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