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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.99, 1,463.94 and 245.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.99, 1,463.94 and 245.55 is: 368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.99 : 1,463.94 = 245.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.99/1,463.94 = 245.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.99x = 1,463.94 × 245.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.99x = 359,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,470.47/975.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.31

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