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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.76, 982.47 and 362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.76, 982.47 and 362.20 is: 543.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.76 : 982.47 = 362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.76/982.47 = 362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.76x = 982.47 × 362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.76x = 355,853.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,853.09/654.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.49

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