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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.28, 1,496.34 and 347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.28, 1,496.34 and 347.66 is: 521.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.28 : 1,496.34 = 347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.28/1,496.34 = 347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.28x = 1,496.34 × 347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.28x = 520,217.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,217.56/997.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.64

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