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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.23, 1,498.68 and 268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.23, 1,498.68 and 268.88 is: 403.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.23 : 1,498.68 = 268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.23/1,498.68 = 268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.23x = 1,498.68 × 268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.23x = 402,957.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,957.59/999.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.27

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