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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.55, 982.04 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.55, 982.04 and 243.72 is: 365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.55 : 982.04 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.55/982.04 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.55x = 982.04 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.55x = 239,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,342.79/654.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.66

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