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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.35, 1,498.91 and 268.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.35, 1,498.91 and 268.98 is: 403.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.35 : 1,498.91 = 268.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.35/1,498.91 = 268.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.35x = 1,498.91 × 268.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.35x = 403,175.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,175.47/999.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.44

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