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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653, 979.56 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653, 979.56 and 242.32 is: 363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653 : 979.56 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653/979.56 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653x = 979.56 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653x = 237,366.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,366.98/653
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.50

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