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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.60, 1,496.55 and 348.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.60, 1,496.55 and 348.16 is: 522.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.60 : 1,496.55 = 348.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.60/1,496.55 = 348.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.60x = 1,496.55 × 348.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.60x = 521,038.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,038.85/997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.29

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