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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.55, 1,499.19 and 269.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.55, 1,499.19 and 269.17 is: 403.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.55 : 1,499.19 = 269.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.55/1,499.19 = 269.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.55x = 1,499.19 × 269.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.55x = 403,536.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,536.97/999.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.72

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