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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.93, 902.31 and 391.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.93, 902.31 and 391.88 is: 540.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.93 : 902.31 = 391.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.93/902.31 = 391.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.93x = 902.31 × 391.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.93x = 353,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,592.73/653.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.72

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