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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.19, 1,475.16 and 333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.19, 1,475.16 and 333.92 is: 501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.19 : 1,475.16 = 333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.19/1,475.16 = 333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.19x = 1,475.16 × 333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.19x = 492,585.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,585.43/983.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.01

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