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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.57, 981.45 and 366.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.57, 981.45 and 366.21 is: 549.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.57 : 981.45 = 366.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.57/981.45 = 366.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.57x = 981.45 × 366.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.57x = 359,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,416.80/654.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.09

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