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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.37, 981.25 and 264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.37, 981.25 and 264.22 is: 396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.37 : 981.25 = 264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.37/981.25 = 264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.37x = 981.25 × 264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.37x = 259,262.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,262.76/654.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.20

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