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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.68, 1,471.02 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.68, 1,471.02 and 250.26 is: 375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.68 : 1,471.02 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.68/1,471.02 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.68x = 1,471.02 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.68x = 368,131.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,131.95/980.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.38

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