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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.58, 981.54 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.58, 981.54 and 243.76 is: 365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.58 : 981.54 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.58/981.54 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.58x = 981.54 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.58x = 239,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,260.19/654.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.52

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