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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.25, 1,474.83 and 252.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.25, 1,474.83 and 252.81 is: 379.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.25 : 1,474.83 = 252.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.25/1,474.83 = 252.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.25x = 1,474.83 × 252.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.25x = 372,851.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,851.77/983.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.20

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