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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.76, 1,471.14 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.76, 1,471.14 and 250.40 is: 375.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.76 : 1,471.14 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.76/1,471.14 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.76x = 1,471.14 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.76x = 368,366.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,366.10/980.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.59

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