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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.81, 1,475.80 and 253.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.81, 1,475.80 and 253.40 is: 380.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.81 : 1,475.80 = 253.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.81/1,475.80 = 253.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.81x = 1,475.80 × 253.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.81x = 373,959.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,959.71/983.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.11

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