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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.18, 902.72 and 392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.18, 902.72 and 392.14 is: 541.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.18 : 902.72 = 392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.18/902.72 = 392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.18x = 902.72 × 392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.18x = 353,992.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,992.92/654.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.13

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