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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.15, 980.12 and 242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.15, 980.12 and 242.58 is: 364.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.15 : 980.12 = 242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.15/980.12 = 242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.15x = 980.12 × 242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.15x = 237,757.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,757.51/653.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.02

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