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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.52, 1,475.12 and 253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.52, 1,475.12 and 253.07 is: 379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.52 : 1,475.12 = 253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.52/1,475.12 = 253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.52x = 1,475.12 × 253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.52x = 373,299.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,299.98/983.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.56

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