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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.88, 1,499.82 and 269.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.88, 1,499.82 and 269.51 is: 404.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.88 : 1,499.82 = 269.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.88/1,499.82 = 269.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.88x = 1,499.82 × 269.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.88x = 404,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,216.41/999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.27

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