Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.21, 1,496 and 347.77
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 997.21, 1,496 and 347.77 is: 521.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
997.21 : 1,496 = 347.77 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
997.21/1,496 = 347.77/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
997.21x = 1,496 × 347.77 - Step 4: Simplify right side
997.21x = 520,263.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 520,263.92/997.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521.72
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