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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.30, 1,495.14 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.30, 1,495.14 and 348.49 is: 522.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.30 : 1,495.14 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.30/1,495.14 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.30x = 1,495.14 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.30x = 521,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,041.34/997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.45

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