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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.37, 1,463.06 and 244.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.37, 1,463.06 and 244.95 is: 367.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.37 : 1,463.06 = 244.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.37/1,463.06 = 244.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.37x = 1,463.06 × 244.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.37x = 358,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,376.55/975.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.43

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