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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.36, 980.36 and 361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.36, 980.36 and 361.54 is: 541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.36 : 980.36 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.36/980.36 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.36x = 980.36 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.36x = 354,439.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,439.35/654.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.66

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