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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.09, 1,495.94 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.09, 1,495.94 and 347.88 is: 521.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.09 : 1,495.94 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.09/1,495.94 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.09x = 1,495.94 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.09x = 520,407.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,407.61/997.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.93

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