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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.33, 1,473.50 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.33, 1,473.50 and 251.89 is: 377.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.33 : 1,473.50 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.33/1,473.50 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.33x = 1,473.50 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.33x = 371,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,156.86/982.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.83

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