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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.92, 1,474.32 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.92, 1,474.32 and 252.48 is: 378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.92 : 1,474.32 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.92/1,474.32 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.92x = 1,474.32 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.92x = 372,236.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,236.31/982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.70

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