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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.62, 1,496.27 and 339.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.62, 1,496.27 and 339.59 is: 509.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.62 : 1,496.27 = 339.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.62/1,496.27 = 339.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.62x = 1,496.27 × 339.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.62x = 508,122.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,122.92/997.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.34

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