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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.38, 981.84 and 243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.38, 981.84 and 243.70 is: 365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.38 : 981.84 = 243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.38/981.84 = 243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.38x = 981.84 × 243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.38x = 239,274.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,274.41/654.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.65

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