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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.11, 981.90 and 243.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.11, 981.90 and 243.98 is: 365.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.11 : 981.90 = 243.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.11/981.90 = 243.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.11x = 981.90 × 243.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.11x = 239,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,563.96/655.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.69

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