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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.56, 902.96 and 388.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.56, 902.96 and 388.88 is: 536.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.56 : 902.96 = 388.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.56/902.96 = 388.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.56x = 902.96 × 388.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.56x = 351,138.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,138.57/654.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.45

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