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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.37, 1,473.46 and 251.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.37, 1,473.46 and 251.93 is: 377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.37 : 1,473.46 = 251.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.37/1,473.46 = 251.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.37x = 1,473.46 × 251.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.37x = 371,211.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,211.83/982.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.87

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