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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.42, 981.17 and 361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.42, 981.17 and 361.99 is: 542.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.42 : 981.17 = 361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.42/981.17 = 361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.42x = 981.17 × 361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.42x = 355,172.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,172.18/654.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.73

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