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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.21, 1,498.77 and 268.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.21, 1,498.77 and 268.74 is: 403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.21 : 1,498.77 = 268.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.21/1,498.77 = 268.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.21x = 1,498.77 × 268.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.21x = 402,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,779.45/999.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.10

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