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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.40, 1,473.68 and 251.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.40, 1,473.68 and 251.98 is: 377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.40 : 1,473.68 = 251.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.40/1,473.68 = 251.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.40x = 1,473.68 × 251.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.40x = 371,333.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,333.41/982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.99

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