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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.54, 981.33 and 341.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.54, 981.33 and 341.76 is: 512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.54 : 981.33 = 341.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.54/981.33 = 341.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.54x = 981.33 × 341.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.54x = 335,376.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,376.22/654.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.38

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