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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.96, 1,471.38 and 250.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.96, 1,471.38 and 250.49 is: 375.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.96 : 1,471.38 = 250.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.96/1,471.38 = 250.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.96x = 1,471.38 × 250.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.96x = 368,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,561.85/980.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.72

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