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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.98, 1,495.96 and 381.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.98, 1,495.96 and 381.54 is: 571.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.98 : 1,495.96 = 381.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.98/1,495.96 = 381.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.98x = 1,495.96 × 381.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.98x = 570,768.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,768.58/997.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.92

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