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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.32, 1,498.68 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.32, 1,498.68 and 268.80 is: 403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.32 : 1,498.68 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.32/1,498.68 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.32x = 1,498.68 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.32x = 402,845.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,845.18/999.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.12

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