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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.17, 1,473.12 and 251.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.17, 1,473.12 and 251.73 is: 377.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.17 : 1,473.12 = 251.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.17/1,473.12 = 251.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.17x = 1,473.12 × 251.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.17x = 370,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,828.50/982.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.56

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