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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.94, 1,496.66 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.94, 1,496.66 and 381.54 is: 572.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.94 : 1,496.66 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.94/1,496.66 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.94x = 1,496.66 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.94x = 571,035.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,035.66/997.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.21

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