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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.63, 1,496.42 and 348.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.63, 1,496.42 and 348.34 is: 522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.63 : 1,496.42 = 348.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.63/1,496.42 = 348.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.63x = 1,496.42 × 348.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.63x = 521,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,262.94/997.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.50

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