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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.95, 1,475.77 and 253.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.95, 1,475.77 and 253.50 is: 380.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.95 : 1,475.77 = 253.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.95/1,475.77 = 253.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.95x = 1,475.77 × 253.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.95x = 374,099.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,099.05/983.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.20

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