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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.27, 1,473.49 and 251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.27, 1,473.49 and 251.85 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.27 : 1,473.49 = 251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.27/1,473.49 = 251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.27x = 1,473.49 × 251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.27x = 371,098.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,098.46/982.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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