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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.82, 1,496.91 and 339.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.82, 1,496.91 and 339.63 is: 509.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.82 : 1,496.91 = 339.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.82/1,496.91 = 339.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.82x = 1,496.91 × 339.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.82x = 508,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,395.54/997.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.51

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