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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.54, 1,469.26 and 249.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.54, 1,469.26 and 249.10 is: 373.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.54 : 1,469.26 = 249.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.54/1,469.26 = 249.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.54x = 1,469.26 × 249.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.54x = 365,992.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,992.67/979.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.64

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