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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.63, 1,475.49 and 253.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.63, 1,475.49 and 253.21 is: 379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.63 : 1,475.49 = 253.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.63/1,475.49 = 253.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.63x = 1,475.49 × 253.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.63x = 373,608.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,608.82/983.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.83

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