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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.82, 1,472.58 and 251.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.82, 1,472.58 and 251.37 is: 377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.82 : 1,472.58 = 251.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.82/1,472.58 = 251.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.82x = 1,472.58 × 251.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.82x = 370,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,162.43/981.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.02

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