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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.56, 1,473.90 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.56, 1,473.90 and 252.16 is: 378.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.56 : 1,473.90 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.56/1,473.90 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.56x = 1,473.90 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.56x = 371,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,658.62/982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.26

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