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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.75, 1,496.63 and 348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.75, 1,496.63 and 348.49 is: 522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.75 : 1,496.63 = 348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.75/1,496.63 = 348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.75x = 1,496.63 × 348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.75x = 521,558.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,558.85/997.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.74

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