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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.38, 981.75 and 366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.38, 981.75 and 366.02 is: 549.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.38 : 981.75 = 366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.38/981.75 = 366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.38x = 981.75 × 366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.38x = 359,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,340.14/654.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.13

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