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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.51, 1,473.77 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.51, 1,473.77 and 252.15 is: 378.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.51 : 1,473.77 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.51/1,473.77 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.51x = 1,473.77 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.51x = 371,602.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,602.48/982.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.22

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