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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.48, 1,472.06 and 251.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.48, 1,472.06 and 251.06 is: 376.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.48 : 1,472.06 = 251.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.48/1,472.06 = 251.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.48x = 1,472.06 × 251.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.48x = 369,566.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,566.77/981.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.54

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