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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.06, 981.41 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.06, 981.41 and 243.28 is: 365.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.06 : 981.41 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.06/981.41 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.06x = 981.41 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.06x = 238,757.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,757.42/654.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.04

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