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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.26, 980.04 and 242.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.26, 980.04 and 242.41 is: 363.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.26 : 980.04 = 242.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.26/980.04 = 242.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.26x = 980.04 × 242.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.26x = 237,571.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,571.50/653.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.67

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