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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.95, 981.84 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.95, 981.84 and 243.83 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.95 : 981.84 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.95/981.84 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.95x = 981.84 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.95x = 239,402.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,402.05/654.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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