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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.10, 1,495.65 and 381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.10, 1,495.65 and 381.09 is: 571.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.10 : 1,495.65 = 381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.10/1,495.65 = 381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.10x = 1,495.65 × 381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.10x = 569,977.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,977.26/997.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.64

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