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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.99, 1,472.86 and 251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.99, 1,472.86 and 251.57 is: 377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.99 : 1,472.86 = 251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.99/1,472.86 = 251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.99x = 1,472.86 × 251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.99x = 370,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,531.39/981.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.33

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