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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.91, 903.76 and 360.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.91, 903.76 and 360.18 is: 497.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.91 : 903.76 = 360.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.91/903.76 = 360.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.91x = 903.76 × 360.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.91x = 325,515.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,515.38/654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.04

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