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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.24, 1,471.79 and 250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.24, 1,471.79 and 250.82 is: 376.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.24 : 1,471.79 = 250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.24/1,471.79 = 250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.24x = 1,471.79 × 250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.24x = 369,154.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,154.37/981.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.21

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