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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.74, 1,496.61 and 381.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.74, 1,496.61 and 381.33 is: 572.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.74 : 1,496.61 = 381.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.74/1,496.61 = 381.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.74x = 1,496.61 × 381.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.74x = 570,702.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,702.29/997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.00

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