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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.24, 1,498.92 and 268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.24, 1,498.92 and 268.90 is: 403.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.24 : 1,498.92 = 268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.24/1,498.92 = 268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.24x = 1,498.92 × 268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.24x = 403,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,059.59/999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.37

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