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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.68, 1,495.80 and 381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.68, 1,495.80 and 381.24 is: 571.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.68 : 1,495.80 = 381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.68/1,495.80 = 381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.68x = 1,495.80 × 381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.68x = 570,258.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,258.79/997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.58

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