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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.36, 1,496.21 and 347.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.36, 1,496.21 and 347.95 is: 521.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.36 : 1,496.21 = 347.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.36/1,496.21 = 347.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.36x = 1,496.21 × 347.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.36x = 520,606.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,606.27/997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.98

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