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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.76, 1,496.64 and 381.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.76, 1,496.64 and 381.47 is: 572.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.76 : 1,496.64 = 381.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.76/1,496.64 = 381.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.76x = 1,496.64 × 381.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.76x = 570,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,915.78/997.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.20

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