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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.95, 1,497.04 and 382.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.95, 1,497.04 and 382.19 is: 573.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.95 : 1,497.04 = 382.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.95/1,497.04 = 382.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.95x = 1,497.04 × 382.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.95x = 572,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,145.28/997.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.32

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