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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.85, 982.09 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.85, 982.09 and 243.96 is: 365.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.85 : 982.09 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.85/982.09 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.85x = 982.09 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.85x = 239,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,590.68/654.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.87

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