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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.72, 1,474.09 and 252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.72, 1,474.09 and 252.30 is: 378.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.72 : 1,474.09 = 252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.72/1,474.09 = 252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.72x = 1,474.09 × 252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.72x = 371,910.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,910.22/982.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.45

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