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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.84, 902.40 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.84, 902.40 and 392 is: 541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.84 : 902.40 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.84/902.40 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.84x = 902.40 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.84x = 353,740.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,740.80/653.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.02

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