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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.81, 982.18 and 254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.81, 982.18 and 254.06 is: 381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.81 : 982.18 = 254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.81/982.18 = 254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.81x = 982.18 × 254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.81x = 249,531.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,531.38/654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.08

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