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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.56, 1,499.11 and 269.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.56, 1,499.11 and 269.20 is: 403.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.56 : 1,499.11 = 269.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.56/1,499.11 = 269.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.56x = 1,499.11 × 269.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.56x = 403,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,553.59/999.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.73

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