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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.73, 982.13 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.73, 982.13 and 243.86 is: 365.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.73 : 982.13 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.73/982.13 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.73x = 982.13 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.73x = 239,501.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,501.62/654.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.80

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