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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.26, 981.18 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.26, 981.18 and 264.24 is: 396.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.26 : 981.18 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.26/981.18 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.26x = 981.18 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.26x = 259,267.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,267.00/654.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.28

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