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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.85, 1,497.46 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.85, 1,497.46 and 348.59 is: 523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.85 : 1,497.46 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.85/1,497.46 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.85x = 1,497.46 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.85x = 521,991.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,991.22/997.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.12

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