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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.11, 1,462.65 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.11, 1,462.65 and 244.69 is: 367.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.11 : 1,462.65 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.11/1,462.65 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.11x = 1,462.65 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.11x = 357,888.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,888.52/975.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.02

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