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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.17, 1,494.18 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.17, 1,494.18 and 380.52 is: 570.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.17 : 1,494.18 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.17/1,494.18 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.17x = 1,494.18 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.17x = 568,565.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,565.37/997.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.18

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