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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653, 979.20 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653, 979.20 and 242.04 is: 362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653 : 979.20 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653/979.20 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653x = 979.20 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653x = 237,005.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,005.57/653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.95

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