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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.40, 981.36 and 269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.40, 981.36 and 269.52 is: 404.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.40 : 981.36 = 269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.40/981.36 = 269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.40x = 981.36 × 269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.40x = 264,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,496.15/654.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.18

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