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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.64, 1,473.99 and 252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.64, 1,473.99 and 252.21 is: 378.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.64 : 1,473.99 = 252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.64/1,473.99 = 252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.64x = 1,473.99 × 252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.64x = 371,755.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,755.02/982.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.32

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