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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.42, 1,495.14 and 347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.42, 1,495.14 and 347.74 is: 521.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.42 : 1,495.14 = 347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.42/1,495.14 = 347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.42x = 1,495.14 × 347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.42x = 519,919.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,919.98/997.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.26

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