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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.49, 1,496.07 and 381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.49, 1,496.07 and 381.21 is: 571.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.49 : 1,496.07 = 381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.49/1,496.07 = 381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.49x = 1,496.07 × 381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.49x = 570,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,316.84/997.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.75

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