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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.06, 980.52 and 242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.06, 980.52 and 242.92 is: 364.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.06 : 980.52 = 242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.06/980.52 = 242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.06x = 980.52 × 242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.06x = 238,187.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,187.92/654.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.17

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