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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.99, 902.54 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.99, 902.54 and 392 is: 540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.99 : 902.54 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.99/902.54 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.99x = 902.54 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.99x = 353,793.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,793.72/653.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.98

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