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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.95, 982.01 and 366.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.95, 982.01 and 366.59 is: 549.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.95 : 982.01 = 366.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.95/982.01 = 366.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.95x = 982.01 × 366.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.95x = 359,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,998.42/654.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.66

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