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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.55, 1,469.33 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.55, 1,469.33 and 249.12 is: 373.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.55 : 1,469.33 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.55/1,469.33 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.55x = 1,469.33 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.55x = 366,043.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,043.16/979.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.69

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