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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.68, 1,496.76 and 348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.68, 1,496.76 and 348.32 is: 522.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.68 : 1,496.76 = 348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.68/1,496.76 = 348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.68x = 1,496.76 × 348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.68x = 521,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,351.44/997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.56

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