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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014, 1,521 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014, 1,521 and 244.50 is: 366.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014 : 1,521 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014/1,521 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014x = 1,521 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014x = 371,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,884.50/1,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.75

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