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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982, 1,473.09 and 251.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982, 1,473.09 and 251.58 is: 377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982 : 1,473.09 = 251.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982/1,473.09 = 251.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982x = 1,473.09 × 251.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982x = 370,599.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,599.98/982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.39

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