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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.99, 903.86 and 375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.99, 903.86 and 375.26 is: 517.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.99 : 903.86 = 375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.99/903.86 = 375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.99x = 903.86 × 375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.99x = 339,176.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,176.11/654.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.83

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