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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.74, 982.28 and 244.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.74, 982.28 and 244.00 is: 366.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.74 : 982.28 = 244.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.74/982.28 = 244.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.74x = 982.28 × 244.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.74x = 239,671.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,671.41/654.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.06

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