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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.09, 981.52 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.09, 981.52 and 243.52 is: 365.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.09 : 981.52 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.09/981.52 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.09x = 981.52 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.09x = 239,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,015.45/654.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.42

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