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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.73, 1,495.74 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.73, 1,495.74 and 381 is: 571.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.73 : 1,495.74 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.73/1,495.74 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.73x = 1,495.74 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.73x = 569,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,876.94/997.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.17

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