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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.76, 903.68 and 375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.76, 903.68 and 375.04 is: 517.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.76 : 903.68 = 375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.76/903.68 = 375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.76x = 903.68 × 375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.76x = 338,916.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,916.15/654.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.62

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