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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.26, 1,488.27 and 251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.26, 1,488.27 and 251.87 is: 377.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.26 : 1,488.27 = 251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.26/1,488.27 = 251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.26x = 1,488.27 × 251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.26x = 374,843.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,843.12/992.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.77

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