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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.78, 903.52 and 375.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.78, 903.52 and 375.09 is: 517.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.78 : 903.52 = 375.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.78/903.52 = 375.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.78x = 903.52 × 375.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.78x = 338,894.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,894.92/654.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.57

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