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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.76, 1,471.23 and 250.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.76, 1,471.23 and 250.35 is: 375.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.76 : 1,471.23 = 250.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.76/1,471.23 = 250.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.76x = 1,471.23 × 250.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.76x = 368,322.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,322.43/980.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.55

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