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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.21, 981.39 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.21, 981.39 and 243.92 is: 365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.21 : 981.39 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.21/981.39 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.21x = 981.39 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.21x = 239,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,375.74/654.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.90

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