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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.31, 979.98 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.31, 979.98 and 242.46 is: 363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.31 : 979.98 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.31/979.98 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.31x = 979.98 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.31x = 237,605.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,605.95/653.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.70

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