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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.71, 1,496.67 and 381.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.71, 1,496.67 and 381.94 is: 572.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.71 : 1,496.67 = 381.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.71/1,496.67 = 381.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.71x = 1,496.67 × 381.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.71x = 571,635.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,635.11/997.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.95

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