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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.97, 981.33 and 243.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.97, 981.33 and 243.39 is: 365.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.97 : 981.33 = 243.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.97/981.33 = 243.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.97x = 981.33 × 243.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.97x = 238,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,845.91/653.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.22

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