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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.99, 981.87 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.99, 981.87 and 243.84 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.99 : 981.87 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.99/981.87 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.99x = 981.87 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.99x = 239,419.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,419.18/654.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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