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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.71, 982.10 and 367.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.71, 982.10 and 367.97 is: 551.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.71 : 982.10 = 367.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.71/982.10 = 367.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.71x = 982.10 × 367.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.71x = 361,379.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,379.35/654.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.97

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