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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.39, 1,496.15 and 348.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.39, 1,496.15 and 348.17 is: 522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.39 : 1,496.15 = 348.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.39/1,496.15 = 348.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.39x = 1,496.15 × 348.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.39x = 520,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,914.55/997.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.28

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