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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.42, 981.33 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.42, 981.33 and 243.54 is: 365.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.42 : 981.33 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.42/981.33 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.42x = 981.33 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.42x = 238,993.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,993.11/654.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.20

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