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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.74, 1,474.12 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.74, 1,474.12 and 252.32 is: 378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.74 : 1,474.12 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.74/1,474.12 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.74x = 1,474.12 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.74x = 371,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,948.70/982.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.48

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