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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.55, 1,496.39 and 348.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.55, 1,496.39 and 348.06 is: 522.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.55 : 1,496.39 = 348.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.55/1,496.39 = 348.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.55x = 1,496.39 × 348.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.55x = 520,831.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,831.76/997.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.11

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