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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.01, 1,476.02 and 253.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.01, 1,476.02 and 253.65 is: 380.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.01 : 1,476.02 = 253.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.01/1,476.02 = 253.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.01x = 1,476.02 × 253.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.01x = 374,383.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,383.82/984.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.47

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