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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.56, 981.21 and 365.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.56, 981.21 and 365.39 is: 547.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.56 : 981.21 = 365.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.56/981.21 = 365.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.56x = 981.21 × 365.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.56x = 358,524.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,524.32/654.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.73

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