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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.43, 1,496.43 and 348.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.43, 1,496.43 and 348.21 is: 522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.43 : 1,496.43 = 348.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.43/1,496.43 = 348.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.43x = 1,496.43 × 348.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.43x = 521,071.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,071.89/997.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.42

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