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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.39, 981.29 and 243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.39, 981.29 and 243.23 is: 364.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.39 : 981.29 = 243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.39/981.29 = 243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.39x = 981.29 × 243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.39x = 238,673.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,673.04/654.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.73

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