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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.62, 981.87 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.62, 981.87 and 243.74 is: 365.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.62 : 981.87 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.62/981.87 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.62x = 981.87 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.62x = 239,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,316.08/654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.58

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