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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.62, 1,496.61 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.62, 1,496.61 and 348.36 is: 522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.62 : 1,496.61 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.62/1,496.61 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.62x = 1,496.61 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.62x = 521,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,359.06/997.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.60

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