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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.21, 1,496.04 and 347.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.21, 1,496.04 and 347.93 is: 521.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.21 : 1,496.04 = 347.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.21/1,496.04 = 347.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.21x = 1,496.04 × 347.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.21x = 520,514.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,514.02/997.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.97

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