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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.36, 903.11 and 388.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.36, 903.11 and 388.79 is: 536.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.36 : 903.11 = 388.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.36/903.11 = 388.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.36x = 903.11 × 388.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.36x = 351,113.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,113.68/654.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.58

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