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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.50, 1,475.12 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.50, 1,475.12 and 334.16 is: 501.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.50 : 1,475.12 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.50/1,475.12 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.50x = 1,475.12 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.50x = 492,926.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,926.10/983.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.20

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