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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.27, 981.61 and 243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.27, 981.61 and 243.44 is: 365.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.27 : 981.61 = 243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.27/981.61 = 243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.27x = 981.61 × 243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.27x = 238,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,963.14/654.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.24

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