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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.95, 1,499.85 and 269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.95, 1,499.85 and 269.60 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.95 : 1,499.85 = 269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.95/1,499.85 = 269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.95x = 1,499.85 × 269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.95x = 404,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,352.06/999.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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