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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.80, 1,499.57 and 269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.80, 1,499.57 and 269.42 is: 404.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.80 : 1,499.57 = 269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.80/1,499.57 = 269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.80x = 1,499.57 × 269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.80x = 404,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,012.80/999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.09

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