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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.16, 1,475.01 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.16, 1,475.01 and 333.94 is: 501.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.16 : 1,475.01 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.16/1,475.01 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.16x = 1,475.01 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.16x = 492,564.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,564.84/983.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.00

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