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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.67, 1,469.60 and 249.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.67, 1,469.60 and 249.24 is: 373.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.67 : 1,469.60 = 249.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.67/1,469.60 = 249.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.67x = 1,469.60 × 249.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.67x = 366,281.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,281.86/979.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.88

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