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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.24, 1,462.87 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.24, 1,462.87 and 244.82 is: 367.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.24 : 1,462.87 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.24/1,462.87 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.24x = 1,462.87 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.24x = 358,143.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,143.80/975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.24

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