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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.33, 979.90 and 242.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.33, 979.90 and 242.53 is: 363.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.33 : 979.90 = 242.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.33/979.90 = 242.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.33x = 979.90 × 242.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.33x = 237,652.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,652.09/653.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.75

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