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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.27, 1,474.99 and 252.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.27, 1,474.99 and 252.85 is: 379.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.27 : 1,474.99 = 252.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.27/1,474.99 = 252.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.27x = 1,474.99 × 252.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.27x = 372,951.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,951.22/983.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.30

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