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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.73, 1,499.68 and 269.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.73, 1,499.68 and 269.29 is: 403.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.73 : 1,499.68 = 269.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.73/1,499.68 = 269.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.73x = 1,499.68 × 269.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.73x = 403,846.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,846.31/999.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.96

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