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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.39, 1,472.09 and 250.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.39, 1,472.09 and 250.97 is: 376.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.39 : 1,472.09 = 250.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.39/1,472.09 = 250.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.39x = 1,472.09 × 250.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.39x = 369,441.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,441.81/981.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.45

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