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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.02, 1,473.08 and 251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.02, 1,473.08 and 251.60 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.02 : 1,473.08 = 251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.02/1,473.08 = 251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.02x = 1,473.08 × 251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.02x = 370,631.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,631.24/982.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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