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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.98, 1,474.47 and 252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.98, 1,474.47 and 252.56 is: 378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.98 : 1,474.47 = 252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.98/1,474.47 = 252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.98x = 1,474.47 × 252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.98x = 372,384.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,384.77/982.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.83

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