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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.97, 1,472.99 and 251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.97, 1,472.99 and 251.55 is: 377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.97 : 1,472.99 = 251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.97/1,472.99 = 251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.97x = 1,472.99 × 251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.97x = 370,530.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,530.63/981.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.33

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