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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.68, 982.02 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.68, 982.02 and 243.81 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.68 : 982.02 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.68/982.02 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.68x = 982.02 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.68x = 239,427.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,427.21/654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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