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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.10, 1,496.09 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.10, 1,496.09 and 348.30 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.10 : 1,496.09 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.10/1,496.09 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.10x = 1,496.09 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.10x = 521,088.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,088.15/997.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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