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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.82, 1,497.36 and 381.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.82, 1,497.36 and 381.58 is: 572.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.82 : 1,497.36 = 381.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.82/1,497.36 = 381.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.82x = 1,497.36 × 381.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.82x = 571,362.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,362.63/997.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.61

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