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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.56, 903.32 and 392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.56, 903.32 and 392.56 is: 541.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.56 : 903.32 = 392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.56/903.32 = 392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.56x = 903.32 × 392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.56x = 354,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,607.30/654.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.75

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