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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.77, 903.41 and 389.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.77, 903.41 and 389.15 is: 536.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.77 : 903.41 = 389.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.77/903.41 = 389.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.77x = 903.41 × 389.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.77x = 351,555.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,555.54/654.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.91

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