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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.47, 1,496.37 and 339.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.47, 1,496.37 and 339.38 is: 509.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.47 : 1,496.37 = 339.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.47/1,496.37 = 339.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.47x = 1,496.37 × 339.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.47x = 507,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,843.96/997.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.13

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