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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.68, 1,474.04 and 252.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.68, 1,474.04 and 252.26 is: 378.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.68 : 1,474.04 = 252.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.68/1,474.04 = 252.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.68x = 1,474.04 × 252.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.68x = 371,836.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,836.38/982.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.39

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