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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.34, 979.99 and 242.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.34, 979.99 and 242.31 is: 363.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.34 : 979.99 = 242.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.34/979.99 = 242.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.34x = 979.99 × 242.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.34x = 237,461.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,461.38/653.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.46

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