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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.97, 980.37 and 243.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.97, 980.37 and 243.01 is: 364.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.97 : 980.37 = 243.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.97/980.37 = 243.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.97x = 980.37 × 243.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.97x = 238,239.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,239.71/653.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.30

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