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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.78, 1,475.67 and 253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.78, 1,475.67 and 253.41 is: 380.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.78 : 1,475.67 = 253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.78/1,475.67 = 253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.78x = 1,475.67 × 253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.78x = 373,949.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,949.53/983.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.12

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