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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.03, 902.44 and 392.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.03, 902.44 and 392.05 is: 540.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.03 : 902.44 = 392.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.03/902.44 = 392.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.03x = 902.44 × 392.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.03x = 353,798.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,798.37/654.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.95

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