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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.80, 1,497.42 and 373.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.80, 1,497.42 and 373.66 is: 560.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.80 : 1,497.42 = 373.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.80/1,497.42 = 373.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.80x = 1,497.42 × 373.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.80x = 559,525.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,525.96/997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.76

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