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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.97, 1,474.46 and 252.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.97, 1,474.46 and 252.49 is: 378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.97 : 1,474.46 = 252.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.97/1,474.46 = 252.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.97x = 1,474.46 × 252.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.97x = 372,289.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,289.49/982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.74

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