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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.03, 981.27 and 361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.03, 981.27 and 361.89 is: 542.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.03 : 981.27 = 361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.03/981.27 = 361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.03x = 981.27 × 361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.03x = 355,111.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,111.80/654.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.96

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