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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.55, 982.27 and 244.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.55, 982.27 and 244.01 is: 366.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.55 : 982.27 = 244.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.55/982.27 = 244.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.55x = 982.27 × 244.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.55x = 239,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,686.46/654.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.19

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