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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.62, 980.59 and 242.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.62, 980.59 and 242.87 is: 364.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.62 : 980.59 = 242.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.62/980.59 = 242.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.62x = 980.59 × 242.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.62x = 238,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,156.50/653.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.37

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