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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.51, 982.10 and 361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.51, 982.10 and 361.95 is: 543.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.51 : 982.10 = 361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.51/982.10 = 361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.51x = 982.10 × 361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.51x = 355,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,471.74/654.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.12

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