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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.93, 1,496.74 and 381.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.93, 1,496.74 and 381.93 is: 572.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.93 : 1,496.74 = 381.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.93/1,496.74 = 381.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.93x = 1,496.74 × 381.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.93x = 571,649.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,649.91/997.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.84

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