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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.07, 981.47 and 243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.07, 981.47 and 243.29 is: 365.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.07 : 981.47 = 243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.07/981.47 = 243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.07x = 981.47 × 243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.07x = 238,775.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,775.71/654.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.06

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