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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.37, 1,475.15 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.37, 1,475.15 and 252.96 is: 379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.37 : 1,475.15 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.37/1,475.15 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.37x = 1,475.15 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.37x = 373,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,153.94/983.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.46

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