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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.67, 1,496.16 and 381.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.67, 1,496.16 and 381.55 is: 572.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.67 : 1,496.16 = 381.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.67/1,496.16 = 381.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.67x = 1,496.16 × 381.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.67x = 570,859.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,859.85/997.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.19

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