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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.55, 1,496.78 and 381.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.55, 1,496.78 and 381.41 is: 572.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.55 : 1,496.78 = 381.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.55/1,496.78 = 381.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.55x = 1,496.78 × 381.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.55x = 570,884.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,884.51/997.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.29

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