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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.53, 1,496.91 and 381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.53, 1,496.91 and 381.30 is: 572.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.53 : 1,496.91 = 381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.53/1,496.91 = 381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.53x = 1,496.91 × 381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.53x = 570,766.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,766.17/997.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.18

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