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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 981.15 and 361.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 981.15 and 361.43 is: 542.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 981.15 = 361.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/981.15 = 361.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 981.15 × 361.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 354,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,620.85/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.23

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