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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.22, 1,496.10 and 348.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.22, 1,496.10 and 348.01 is: 522.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.22 : 1,496.10 = 348.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.22/1,496.10 = 348.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.22x = 1,496.10 × 348.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.22x = 520,657.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,657.76/997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.11

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