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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.94, 903.90 and 375.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.94, 903.90 and 375.22 is: 517.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.94 : 903.90 = 375.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.94/903.90 = 375.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.94x = 903.90 × 375.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.94x = 339,161.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,161.36/654.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.85

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