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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.76, 1,489.02 and 252.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.76, 1,489.02 and 252.37 is: 378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.76 : 1,489.02 = 252.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.76/1,489.02 = 252.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.76x = 1,489.02 × 252.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.76x = 375,776.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,776.53/992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.52

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