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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.96, 979.72 and 242.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.96, 979.72 and 242.84 is: 363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.96 : 979.72 = 242.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.96/979.72 = 242.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.96x = 979.72 × 242.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.96x = 237,915.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,915.20/653.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.81

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