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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.94, 982.18 and 358.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.94, 982.18 and 358.39 is: 537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.94 : 982.18 = 358.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.94/982.18 = 358.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.94x = 982.18 × 358.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.94x = 352,003.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,003.49/654.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.46

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