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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.52, 903.06 and 388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.52, 903.06 and 388.89 is: 536.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.52 : 903.06 = 388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.52/903.06 = 388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.52x = 903.06 × 388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.52x = 351,191.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,191.00/654.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.56

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