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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.82, 980.16 and 242.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.82, 980.16 and 242.74 is: 363.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.82 : 980.16 = 242.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.82/980.16 = 242.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.82x = 980.16 × 242.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.82x = 237,924.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,924.04/653.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.90

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