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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.16, 1,495.37 and 381.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.16, 1,495.37 and 381.03 is: 571.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.16 : 1,495.37 = 381.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.16/1,495.37 = 381.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.16x = 1,495.37 × 381.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.16x = 569,778.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,778.93/997.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.40

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