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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.16, 902.80 and 392.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.16, 902.80 and 392.32 is: 541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.16 : 902.80 = 392.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.16/902.80 = 392.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.16x = 902.80 × 392.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.16x = 354,186.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,186.50/654.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.44

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