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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.88, 1,475.81 and 253.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.88, 1,475.81 and 253.45 is: 380.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.88 : 1,475.81 = 253.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.88/1,475.81 = 253.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.88x = 1,475.81 × 253.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.88x = 374,039.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,039.09/983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.17

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