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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.32, 981.76 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.32, 981.76 and 361.64 is: 542.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.32 : 981.76 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.32/981.76 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.32x = 981.76 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.32x = 355,043.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,043.69/654.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.61

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