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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.40, 1,495.78 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.40, 1,495.78 and 363.87 is: 545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.40 : 1,495.78 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.40/1,495.78 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.40x = 1,495.78 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.40x = 544,268.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,268.56/997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.69

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