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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.70, 982.07 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.70, 982.07 and 243.83 is: 365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.70 : 982.07 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.70/982.07 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.70x = 982.07 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.70x = 239,458.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,458.13/654.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.75

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