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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.10, 1,495.75 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.10, 1,495.75 and 347.88 is: 521.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.10 : 1,495.75 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.10/1,495.75 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.10x = 1,495.75 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.10x = 520,341.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,341.51/997.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.85

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