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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.71, 1,474.08 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.71, 1,474.08 and 252.27 is: 378.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.71 : 1,474.08 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.71/1,474.08 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.71x = 1,474.08 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.71x = 371,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,866.16/982.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.41

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