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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.78, 981.50 and 243.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.78, 981.50 and 243.64 is: 365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.78 : 981.50 = 243.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.78/981.50 = 243.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.78x = 981.50 × 243.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.78x = 239,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,132.66/654.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.21

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