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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.92, 1,497.08 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.92, 1,497.08 and 348.72 is: 523.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.92 : 1,497.08 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.92/1,497.08 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.92x = 1,497.08 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.92x = 522,061.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,061.74/997.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.15

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