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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.05, 982.26 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.05, 982.26 and 243.90 is: 365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.05 : 982.26 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.05/982.26 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.05x = 982.26 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.05x = 239,573.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,573.21/655.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.73

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