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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.12, 902.52 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.12, 902.52 and 392.04 is: 540.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.12 : 902.52 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.12/902.52 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.12x = 902.52 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.12x = 353,823.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,823.94/654.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.92

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