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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.02, 1,474.44 and 252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.02, 1,474.44 and 252.58 is: 378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.02 : 1,474.44 = 252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.02/1,474.44 = 252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.02x = 1,474.44 × 252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.02x = 372,414.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,414.06/983.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.85

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