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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.66, 982.02 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.66, 982.02 and 243.78 is: 365.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.66 : 982.02 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.66/982.02 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.66x = 982.02 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.66x = 239,396.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,396.84/654.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.68

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