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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.58, 981.50 and 264.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.58, 981.50 and 264.77 is: 397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.58 : 981.50 = 264.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.58/981.50 = 264.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.58x = 981.50 × 264.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.58x = 259,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,865.52/654.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.00

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