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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.73, 982.31 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.73, 982.31 and 243.93 is: 365.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.73 : 982.31 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.73/982.31 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.73x = 982.31 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.73x = 239,613.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,613.19/654.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.97

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