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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.07, 1,494.38 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.07, 1,494.38 and 380.34 is: 570.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.07 : 1,494.38 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.07/1,494.38 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.07x = 1,494.38 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.07x = 568,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,370.59/997.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.04

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