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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.82, 903.80 and 375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.82, 903.80 and 375.21 is: 517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.82 : 903.80 = 375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.82/903.80 = 375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.82x = 903.80 × 375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.82x = 339,117.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,117.06/654.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.88

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