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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.72, 980.48 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.72, 980.48 and 242.84 is: 364.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.72 : 980.48 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.72/980.48 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.72x = 980.48 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.72x = 238,099.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,099.76/653.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.22

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