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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.01, 981.38 and 361.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.01, 981.38 and 361.53 is: 542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.01 : 981.38 = 361.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.01/981.38 = 361.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.01x = 981.38 × 361.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.01x = 354,799.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,799.22/654.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.50

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