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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.71, 1,489.04 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.71, 1,489.04 and 252.32 is: 378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.71 : 1,489.04 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.71/1,489.04 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.71x = 1,489.04 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.71x = 375,718.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,718.93/992.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.48

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