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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.69, 979.52 and 242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.69, 979.52 and 242.73 is: 363.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.69 : 979.52 = 242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.69/979.52 = 242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.69x = 979.52 × 242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.69x = 237,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,757.68/653.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.71

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