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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.72, 1,475.59 and 253.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.72, 1,475.59 and 253.25 is: 379.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.72 : 1,475.59 = 253.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.72/1,475.59 = 253.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.72x = 1,475.59 × 253.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.72x = 373,685.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,685.16/983.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.87

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