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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.92, 1,496.07 and 381.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.92, 1,496.07 and 381.51 is: 571.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.92 : 1,496.07 = 381.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.92/1,496.07 = 381.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.92x = 1,496.07 × 381.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.92x = 570,765.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,765.67/997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.96

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