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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.60, 1,495.92 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.60, 1,495.92 and 348.16 is: 522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.60 : 1,495.92 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.60/1,495.92 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.60x = 1,495.92 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.60x = 520,819.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,819.51/997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.07

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