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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.75, 1,475.62 and 253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.75, 1,475.62 and 253.32 is: 379.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.75 : 1,475.62 = 253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.75/1,475.62 = 253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.75x = 1,475.62 × 253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.75x = 373,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,804.06/983.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.98

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