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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.35, 1,475.04 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.35, 1,475.04 and 334.08 is: 501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.35 : 1,475.04 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.35/1,475.04 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.35x = 1,475.04 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.35x = 492,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,773.99/983.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.12

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