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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.22, 1,473.36 and 251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.22, 1,473.36 and 251.79 is: 377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.22 : 1,473.36 = 251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.22/1,473.36 = 251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.22x = 1,473.36 × 251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.22x = 370,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,977.31/982.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.69

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