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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.46, 981.56 and 243.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.46, 981.56 and 243.59 is: 365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.46 : 981.56 = 243.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.46/981.56 = 243.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.46x = 981.56 × 243.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.46x = 239,096.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,096.98/654.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.33

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