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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.92, 903.79 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.92, 903.79 and 375.16 is: 517.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.92 : 903.79 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.92/903.79 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.92x = 903.79 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.92x = 339,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,065.86/654.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.72

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