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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.96, 903.72 and 392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.96, 903.72 and 392.88 is: 542.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.96 : 903.72 = 392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.96/903.72 = 392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.96x = 903.72 × 392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.96x = 355,053.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,053.51/654.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.10

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