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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.71, 1,496.52 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.71, 1,496.52 and 348.50 is: 522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.71 : 1,496.52 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.71/1,496.52 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.71x = 1,496.52 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.71x = 521,529.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,529.74/997.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.73

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