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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.84, 981.98 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.84, 981.98 and 243.88 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.84 : 981.98 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.84/981.98 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.84x = 981.98 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.84x = 239,485.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,485.28/654.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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