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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.94, 1,475.97 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.94, 1,475.97 and 253.53 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.94 : 1,475.97 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.94/1,475.97 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.94x = 1,475.97 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.94x = 374,202.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,202.67/983.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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