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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.44, 1,496.58 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.44, 1,496.58 and 348.24 is: 522.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.44 : 1,496.58 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.44/1,496.58 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.44x = 1,496.58 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.44x = 521,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,169.02/997.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.51

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