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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654, 902.56 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654, 902.56 and 378 is: 521.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654 : 902.56 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654/902.56 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654x = 902.56 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654x = 341,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,167.68/654
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.66

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