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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.90, 1,475.40 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.90, 1,475.40 and 334.18 is: 501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.90 : 1,475.40 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.90/1,475.40 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.90x = 1,475.40 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.90x = 493,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,049.17/983.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.12

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