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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.06, 981.32 and 243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.06, 981.32 and 243.24 is: 364.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.06 : 981.32 = 243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.06/981.32 = 243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.06x = 981.32 × 243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.06x = 238,695.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,695.06/654.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.94

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