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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.85, 1,497.33 and 381.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.85, 1,497.33 and 381.65 is: 572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.85 : 1,497.33 = 381.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.85/1,497.33 = 381.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.85x = 1,497.33 × 381.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.85x = 571,448.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,448.51/997.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.68

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