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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.12, 1,476.24 and 253.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.12, 1,476.24 and 253.72 is: 380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.12 : 1,476.24 = 253.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.12/1,476.24 = 253.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.12x = 1,476.24 × 253.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.12x = 374,551.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,551.61/984.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.60

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