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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.72, 980.87 and 242.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.72, 980.87 and 242.77 is: 364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.72 : 980.87 = 242.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.72/980.87 = 242.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.72x = 980.87 × 242.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.72x = 238,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,119.69/653.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.25

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