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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.33, 902.82 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.33, 902.82 and 370.76 is: 511.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.33 : 902.82 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.33/902.82 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.33x = 902.82 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.33x = 334,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,724.33/654.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.55

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