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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.04, 1,476.11 and 253.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.04, 1,476.11 and 253.61 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.04 : 1,476.11 = 253.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.04/1,476.11 = 253.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.04x = 1,476.11 × 253.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.04x = 374,359.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,359.88/984.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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