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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.84, 982.38 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.84, 982.38 and 380.76 is: 571.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.84 : 982.38 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.84/982.38 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.84x = 982.38 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.84x = 374,051.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,051.01/654.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.21

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