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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.68, 1,496.24 and 348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.68, 1,496.24 and 348.40 is: 522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.68 : 1,496.24 = 348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.68/1,496.24 = 348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.68x = 1,496.24 × 348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.68x = 521,290.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,290.02/997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.50

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