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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.94, 903.72 and 393.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.94, 903.72 and 393.04 is: 542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.94 : 903.72 = 393.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.94/903.72 = 393.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.94x = 903.72 × 393.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.94x = 355,198.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,198.11/654.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.34

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