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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.84, 1,497.06 and 339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.84, 1,497.06 and 339.84 is: 509.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.84 : 1,497.06 = 339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.84/1,497.06 = 339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.84x = 1,497.06 × 339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.84x = 508,760.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,760.87/997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.86

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