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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.56, 982.16 and 243.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.56, 982.16 and 243.79 is: 365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.56 : 982.16 = 243.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.56/982.16 = 243.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.56x = 982.16 × 243.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.56x = 239,440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,440.79/654.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.80

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