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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.72, 981.38 and 243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.72, 981.38 and 243.58 is: 365.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.72 : 981.38 = 243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.72/981.38 = 243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.72x = 981.38 × 243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.72x = 239,044.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,044.54/654.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.11

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