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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.54, 1,475.31 and 243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.54, 1,475.31 and 243.15 is: 364.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.54 : 1,475.31 = 243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.54/1,475.31 = 243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.54x = 1,475.31 × 243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.54x = 358,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,721.63/983.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.73

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