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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.42, 1,473.72 and 252.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.42, 1,473.72 and 252.01 is: 378.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.42 : 1,473.72 = 252.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.42/1,473.72 = 252.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.42x = 1,473.72 × 252.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.42x = 371,384.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,384.81/982.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.03

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