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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.68, 1,475.52 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.68, 1,475.52 and 253.26 is: 379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.68 : 1,475.52 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.68/1,475.52 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.68x = 1,475.52 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.68x = 373,690.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,690.20/983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.89

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