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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.74, 1,497.29 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.74, 1,497.29 and 348.48 is: 522.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.74 : 1,497.29 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.74/1,497.29 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.74x = 1,497.29 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.74x = 521,773.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,773.88/997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.96

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