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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.14, 981.36 and 269.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.14, 981.36 and 269.39 is: 404.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.14 : 981.36 = 269.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.14/981.36 = 269.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.14x = 981.36 × 269.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.14x = 264,368.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,368.57/654.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.15

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