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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.74, 1,475.28 and 334.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.74, 1,475.28 and 334.32 is: 501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.74 : 1,475.28 = 334.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.74/1,475.28 = 334.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.74x = 1,475.28 × 334.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.74x = 493,215.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,215.61/983.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.37

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