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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.64, 1,475.52 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.64, 1,475.52 and 253.22 is: 379.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.64 : 1,475.52 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.64/1,475.52 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.64x = 1,475.52 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.64x = 373,631.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,631.17/983.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.85

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