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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.89, 981.99 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.89, 981.99 and 243.81 is: 365.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.89 : 981.99 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.89/981.99 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.89x = 981.99 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.89x = 239,418.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,418.98/654.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.59

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