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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983, 1,474.50 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983, 1,474.50 and 333.72 is: 500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983 : 1,474.50 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983/1,474.50 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983x = 1,474.50 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983x = 492,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,070.14/983
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.58

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