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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.85, 1,475.29 and 359.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.85, 1,475.29 and 359.12 is: 538.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.85 : 1,475.29 = 359.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.85/1,475.29 = 359.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.85x = 1,475.29 × 359.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.85x = 529,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,806.14/983.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.50

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