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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.72, 1,474.16 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.72, 1,474.16 and 333.52 is: 500.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.72 : 1,474.16 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.72/1,474.16 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.72x = 1,474.16 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.72x = 491,661.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,661.84/982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.31

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