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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.56, 1,475.40 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.56, 1,475.40 and 253.16 is: 379.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.56 : 1,475.40 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.56/1,475.40 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.56x = 1,475.40 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.56x = 373,512.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,512.26/983.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.76

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