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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.50, 1,495.63 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.50, 1,495.63 and 381.24 is: 571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.50 : 1,495.63 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.50/1,495.63 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.50x = 1,495.63 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.50x = 570,193.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,193.98/997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.62

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