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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.50, 1,520.25 and 244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.50, 1,520.25 and 244 is: 366

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.50 : 1,520.25 = 244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.50/1,520.25 = 244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.50x = 1,520.25 × 244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.50x = 370,941
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,941/1,013.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366

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