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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.39, 1,475.09 and 252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.39, 1,475.09 and 252.91 is: 379.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.39 : 1,475.09 = 252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.39/1,475.09 = 252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.39x = 1,475.09 × 252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.39x = 373,072.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,072.11/983.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.37

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