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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655, 982.50 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655, 982.50 and 243.66 is: 365.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655 : 982.50 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655/982.50 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655x = 982.50 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655x = 239,395.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,395.95/655
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.49

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