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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.22, 1,495.22 and 380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.22, 1,495.22 and 380.27 is: 570.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.22 : 1,495.22 = 380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.22/1,495.22 = 380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.22x = 1,495.22 × 380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.22x = 568,580.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,580.78/997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.16

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