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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.53, 1,499.29 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.53, 1,499.29 and 269.10 is: 403.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.53 : 1,499.29 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.53/1,499.29 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.53x = 1,499.29 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.53x = 403,464.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,464.48/999.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.66

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