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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.92, 982.52 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.92, 982.52 and 365.76 is: 548.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.92 : 982.52 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.92/982.52 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.92x = 982.52 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.92x = 359,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,366.52/654.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.72

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