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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.28, 1,473.39 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.28, 1,473.39 and 251.88 is: 377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.28 : 1,473.39 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.28/1,473.39 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.28x = 1,473.39 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.28x = 371,117.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,117.47/982.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.81

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