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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.73, 1,471.02 and 250.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.73, 1,471.02 and 250.29 is: 375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.73 : 1,471.02 = 250.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.73/1,471.02 = 250.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.73x = 1,471.02 × 250.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.73x = 368,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,181.60/980.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.42

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