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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.39, 981.59 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.39, 981.59 and 365.76 is: 548.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.39 : 981.59 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.39/981.59 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.39x = 981.59 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.39x = 359,024.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,024.53/654.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.64

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