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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.68, 1,463.53 and 245.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.68, 1,463.53 and 245.25 is: 367.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.68 : 1,463.53 = 245.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.68/1,463.53 = 245.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.68x = 1,463.53 × 245.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.68x = 358,930.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,930.73/975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.88

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