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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.79, 982.07 and 243.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.79, 982.07 and 243.85 is: 365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.79 : 982.07 = 243.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.79/982.07 = 243.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.79x = 982.07 × 243.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.79x = 239,478.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,478.93/654.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.74

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