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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.26, 1,498.98 and 268.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.26, 1,498.98 and 268.84 is: 403.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.26 : 1,498.98 = 268.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.26/1,498.98 = 268.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.26x = 1,498.98 × 268.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.26x = 402,985.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,985.78/999.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.28

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