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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.98, 1,476.04 and 253.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.98, 1,476.04 and 253.54 is: 380.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.98 : 1,476.04 = 253.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.98/1,476.04 = 253.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.98x = 1,476.04 × 253.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.98x = 374,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,235.18/983.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.33

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