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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.98, 1,495.97 and 381.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.98, 1,495.97 and 381.53 is: 571.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.98 : 1,495.97 = 381.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.98/1,495.97 = 381.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.98x = 1,495.97 × 381.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.98x = 570,757.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,757.43/997.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.91

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