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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.81, 903.70 and 375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.81, 903.70 and 375.14 is: 517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.81 : 903.70 = 375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.81/903.70 = 375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.81x = 903.70 × 375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.81x = 339,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,009.50/654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.72

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