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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.57, 1,496.35 and 348.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.57, 1,496.35 and 348.31 is: 522.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.57 : 1,496.35 = 348.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.57/1,496.35 = 348.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.57x = 1,496.35 × 348.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.57x = 521,193.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,193.67/997.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.46

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