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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.92, 982.37 and 243.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.92, 982.37 and 243.95 is: 365.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.92 : 982.37 = 243.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.92/982.37 = 243.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.92x = 982.37 × 243.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.92x = 239,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,644.86/654.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.92

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