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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.35, 980.87 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.35, 980.87 and 243.36 is: 364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.35 : 980.87 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.35/980.87 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.35x = 980.87 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.35x = 238,703.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,703.31/654.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.80

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