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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.14, 979.26 and 242.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.14, 979.26 and 242.05 is: 362.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.14 : 979.26 = 242.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.14/979.26 = 242.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.14x = 979.26 × 242.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.14x = 237,029.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,029.88/653.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.91

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