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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.40, 981.78 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.40, 981.78 and 366.04 is: 549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.40 : 981.78 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.40/981.78 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.40x = 981.78 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.40x = 359,370.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,370.75/654.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.16

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