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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.93, 1,474.41 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.93, 1,474.41 and 252.51 is: 378.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.93 : 1,474.41 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.93/1,474.41 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.93x = 1,474.41 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.93x = 372,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,299.58/982.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.77

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