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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.60, 1,475.36 and 253.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.60, 1,475.36 and 253.17 is: 379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.60 : 1,475.36 = 253.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.60/1,475.36 = 253.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.60x = 1,475.36 × 253.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.60x = 373,515.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,515.63/983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.75

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