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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.24, 981.60 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.24, 981.60 and 346.10 is: 519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.24 : 981.60 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.24/981.60 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.24x = 981.60 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.24x = 339,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,731.76/654.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.28

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