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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.84, 1,497.04 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.84, 1,497.04 and 348.64 is: 523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.84 : 1,497.04 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.84/1,497.04 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.84x = 1,497.04 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.84x = 521,928.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,928.03/997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.06

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