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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.88, 982.57 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.88, 982.57 and 244.20 is: 366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.88 : 982.57 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.88/982.57 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.88x = 982.57 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.88x = 239,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,943.59/654.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.39

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