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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.55, 981.83 and 243.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.55, 981.83 and 243.65 is: 365.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.55 : 981.83 = 243.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.55/981.83 = 243.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.55x = 981.83 × 243.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.55x = 239,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,225.94/654.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.48

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