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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.82, 903.68 and 371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.82, 903.68 and 371.26 is: 512.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.82 : 903.68 = 371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.82/903.68 = 371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.82x = 903.68 × 371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.82x = 335,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,500.24/654.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.35

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